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This is what appears to be a new criminal investigation unrelated to the other investigation--federal corruption into Adams and his campaign which is alleged to be tied to the Turkish government.
According to a local NBC News affiliate, the FBI executed search warrants at the home of Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks and a home shared by First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, and Schools Chancellor David Banks.
According to a local NBC News affiliate, the FBI executed search warrants at the home of Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks and a home shared by First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, and Schools Chancellor David Banks.
In addition, investigators also seized personal phones of New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban and Timothy Pearson, the mayor's senior adviser, according to the former newspaper, The New York Times. The rag also said the a consultant, Terence Banks' home was searched--he is the brother of Philip and David Banks.
“Investigators have not indicated to us the mayor or his staff are targets of any investigation,” City Hall lawyer Lisa Zornberg said. “As a former member of law enforcement, the mayor has repeatedly made clear that all members of the team need to follow the law.”
What a concept.
The criminal investigation is being run out of the Southern District of New York, which focuses on government corruption cases and is also conducting the separate criminal investigation into Adams.
The criminal investigation is being run out of the Southern District of New York, which focuses on government corruption cases and is also conducting the separate criminal investigation into Adams.
Last month, The New York Times reported that prosecutors in the case involving the Turkish government recently issued a new round of grand jury subpoenas as part of their criminal investigation. These subpoenas include Mayor Adams himself, who is now under investigation.
Up until this development, the publicly available information indicated that prosecutors were primarily focusing on his campaign, not directly on the mayor, despite having seized his electronic devices last year.
The investigation is looking into whether Adams’ election campaign got illegal donations from the Turkish government. They are checking to see if Adams did anything in return since he has strong connections with Turkey.
The investigation is focusing on free upgrades the mayor got on Turkish Airlines flights and on Adams pushing the then-Fire Commissioner, Daniel A. Nigro, in 2021 to let the Turkish government use a new high-rise consulate in Manhattan temporarily. Fire officials hadn't approved the building because it wasn't safe enough.
Adams' alleged actions allowed the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to lead the opening of their 35-story tower in September 2021. Fire officials said the building had serious fire safety problems. The building, which cost $300 million, is the most expensive project by a foreign country.
Up until this development, the publicly available information indicated that prosecutors were primarily focusing on his campaign, not directly on the mayor, despite having seized his electronic devices last year.
The investigation is looking into whether Adams’ election campaign got illegal donations from the Turkish government. They are checking to see if Adams did anything in return since he has strong connections with Turkey.
The investigation is focusing on free upgrades the mayor got on Turkish Airlines flights and on Adams pushing the then-Fire Commissioner, Daniel A. Nigro, in 2021 to let the Turkish government use a new high-rise consulate in Manhattan temporarily. Fire officials hadn't approved the building because it wasn't safe enough.
Adams' alleged actions allowed the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to lead the opening of their 35-story tower in September 2021. Fire officials said the building had serious fire safety problems. The building, which cost $300 million, is the most expensive project by a foreign country.
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