*Federal authorities have intensified their investigation into New York City Mayor Eric Adams‘ administration, conducting raids on several top officials.
This week, law enforcement searched the Manhattan home of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and her partner, Schools Chancellor David Banks, and the Queens home of Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks. David and Phil are brothers, and another brother, government relations firm founder Terry Banks, is also under investigation, Politico reports.
The homes of NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and other city officials were also searched, while senior adviser Tim Pearson and at least seven other NYPD members had their phones subpoenaed.
While it’s unclear if these raids are connected to previous probes into Adams’ ties to Turkey or aide Winnie Greco, Adams stated his administration is fully cooperating with investigators.
We reported earlier that the FBI is investigating Mayor Adams for receiving complimentary flight upgrades from Turkish Airlines.
Mayor Eric Adams doesn’t say much on the new FBI probe into top aides. “As a former law enforcement person, the goal is to follow the law. … Whatever information that’s needed, we’re going to turn it over, and I’m going to continue to be the mayor of the City of New York…” pic.twitter.com/kkcASlSkfA
— Jeff Coltin (@JCColtin) September 5, 2024
According to RadarOnline.com, these upgrades elevated him to first-class status. The New York Times reports that federal investigators are scrutinizing Adams’s mayoral campaign, mainly focusing on free airfare upgrades. Adams is at the heart of a broader corruption inquiry involving his aides and a Turkish Airline executive, with investigators examining possible political favors in exchange for donations from Turkey.
Adams’ involvement with Turkish Airlines allegedly extends beyond typical customer interactions. In November, the feds raided the mayor’s home and seized his phones and electronic devices.
Meanwhile, Mayor Adams recently emphasized his focus on following the law and continuing his work as mayor.
“The goal is to follow the law. And that is what this administration always stood for, and what we’re going to continue to stand for,” Adams told reporters outside City Hall on Thursday (Sept. 5). “Whatever information that’s needed, we’re going to turn it over, and I’m going to continue to be the mayor of the City of New York, the greatest city on the globe.”
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