Criminal investigations into the Eric Adams administration

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Several members of the administration of New York City Mayor Eric Adams are currently under federal investigation for a variety of potential crimes, including accepting straw donors, corruption, bribery and more. Adams's 2021 campaign is being investigated. The investigations are being run, separately, by the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York and Southern District of New York.

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The set of investigations arguably constitutes the most significant crisis to engulf New York City's municipal government since a series of interlocking Democratic Party patronage scandals in 1986–89 (corresponding to the third term of Ed Koch's mayoralty) that stemmed from myriad influence-peddling and job-appointment schemes. [1]

On September 25, 2024, Adams was indicted following the federal corruption investigation for allegedly acting as an unregistered foreign agent. [2] He is the first mayor in New York City history to be charged while in office. [3] Several officials have called for Adams to resign. [2]

In response Adam has said that the charges are "entirely false, based on lies", and has vowed to fight the charges. [4] Adams claims the charges are retaliation for opposing the Biden-Harris administration's handling of the migrant crisis. [5]

Investigations

FBI investigation into 2021 mayoral campaign

Background

Adams's fundraising efforts have attracted scrutiny. In 2018, real estate developer David Schwartz met with Adams, then-borough president of Brooklyn, and donated to his campaign. Adams endorsed zoning changes sought by Slate Property Group, Schwartz's company, to construct a skyscraper taller than what was allowed by zoning laws. [6] In May 2021, employees of the Brooklyn construction firm KSK Construction donated a total of US$14,000 to Adams's mayoral campaign, allowing the campaign to qualify for US$18,000 in public matching funds. According to Politico , of the firm's 11 employees, 10 had not made a prior political donation; co-owner Erden Arkan last donated to former Brooklyn borough president Marty Markowitz's campaign in 2009. [7]

Adams has boasted of his support for Turkey, stating that no other mayor in New York City history had visited the country as often as he had. [8] In August 2015, the consulate-general of Turkey paid for Adams's trip to the country. After securing the Democratic mayoral primary nomination in July, Adams urged then-fire commissioner Daniel A. Nigro to allow the government of Turkey to occupy the Turkish House; the New York City Fire Department declined to sign off on the building, citing fire safety issues. [9] During his borough presidency, Adams met with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. [10]

Investigation

Mayor Eric Adams speaks at a flag-raising ceremony in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Republic of Turkey on October 27, 2023.

In spring 2023, [9] the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York [11] began a corruption investigation into alleged straw donors from the government of Turkey through construction company KSK Construction to the Adams's 2021 campaign.

On November 2, 2023, investigators raided the Brooklyn home of Brianna Suggs, Adams's chief fundraiser. The search warrant, obtained by The New York Times , states agents seized three iPhones, two laptops, contribution card binders, and other documents. [8] The Federal Bureau of Investigation searched a dozen locations that day, [12] including the residence of former Turkish Airlines executive Cenk Öcal and international affairs aide Rana Abbasova. [13] On November 3, investigators questioned Nigro over the Turkish House. [9] Days after the raid at Suggs's home, the Federal Bureau of Investigation seized at least two of Adams's cellphones and an iPad. Adams's campaign cooperated with the FBI's request. [14] The New York Times initially reported the seizures. [11]

On April 5, the Times reported that the FBI is investigating flight upgrades Adams purportedly received on Turkish Airlines flights. [15] In July, investigators served grand jury subpoenas. [16]

It was reported that in addition to the resignation and seizing of the phone of police commissioner Caban, Adams's legal counsel Lisa Zornberg also resigned as did deputy commissioner Kristen Kaufman. [17] Director of Asylum Seeker Operations Molly Schaeffer was also visited by law enforcement to serve a federal subpoena. [18] [19] [20]

Reactions

Adams canceled several meetings at the White House to discuss the New York City migrant housing crisis following the raid. At a Day of the Dead celebration at Gracie Mansion that night, Adams stated that his campaign was up to the "highest ethical standards". [8] Adams denied the accusations at a press conference at New York City Hall press conference the following week, disclosing that he had retained the law firm Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr. [21]

Following a report from The New York Times that Adams was being investigated over the construction of the Turkish House, Adams further denied wrongdoing [22] and assured that he would continue to cooperate with investigators. [23] Adams and the City Hall's chief counsel requested the Federal Bureau of Investigation cease leaks of its investigation. [24]

Brooklyn Democratic Party chairwoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn questioned if the inquiry was related to Adams's race. [25] State senator Leroy Comrie called the investigation a witch hunt. [26]

Representative Brandon Williams accused the investigation of being a "weaponization of the justice system" against Adams's critical comments towards president Joe Biden. New York City Council minority leader Joe Borelli defended Adams on Twitter. [26] The New York Post 's editorial board questioned if the investigation could be political retribution. Politico compared the rhetoric among Adams's supporters with Donald Trump's supporters. [26]

NYPD, Caban brothers possible investigation

Edward Caban resigned his role as NYPD Commissioner after having his phone seized by federal agents. Edward Caban 2024.jpeg
Edward Caban resigned his role as NYPD Commissioner after having his phone seized by federal agents.

In early September 2024, federal agents, at the direction of the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, seized the phone of New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban. The probe focuses on nightclub protection services owned by Caban's twin brother, James Caban, who was fired from the NYPD in 2001 and also had his phone seized. [27] Edward Caban resigned on September 12, at the request of the Adams administration. [28] According to Caban's lawyers, he has been told he is not a subject of investigation. [29]

Banks brothers bribery and corruption investigation

The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York is investigating a possible bribery scheme focusing on the consulting firm of Terence Banks, the brother of Philip Banks III, deputy mayor of New York City for public safety, and David C. Banks, the schools chancellor. Philip and David oversee agencies that have received contracts with Terence's company, The Pearl Alliance. All three brothers have had their phones seized. [30] [27]

In September 2024, search warrants were served to employees of SaferWatch– a client company of The Pearl Alliance– in relation to the possible corruption investigation. [31] The New York City Police Department paid SaferWatch more than $67,000 since August 2023 for "school safety" services. [32]

Winnie Greco investigation

On February 29, 2024, The New York Times reported that the FBI searched two houses owned by Winnie Greco, Adams's Asian affairs advisor. [33] [34] Greco was also a prominent fundraiser for Adams's 2021 mayoral campaign. The investigation is being conducted by the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. [27]

Other phone seizures

Timothy Pearson, a retired police inspector and a senior advisor to Adams, had his phone seized by federal agents. It's unclear what investigation Pearson's phone seizure relates to. [30]

The phone of Sheena Wright, the deputy mayor and fiancé of David Banks, was also seized. [30]

Indictment

The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York holds a press conference detailing the charges against Eric Adams on September 26, 2024. Speaking are U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, Federal Bureau of Investigation Assistant Director in Charge James Dennehy, and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber.

On September 25, 2024, the New York Times reported Adams had been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges. [35] The following morning, FBI agents entered his official residence at Gracie Mansion and seized his phone. [36] On September 26, the case against Adams was assigned, unsealing the indictment and revealing that the charges against him, which are as follows:

Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan, claimed that Adams took over $100,000 in bribes from Turkey in exchange for using his powers to help open the Turkevi Center. These bribes mostly took the form of free and discounted luxury travel benefits. These benefits included free hotel rooms, free meals at high-end restaurants, free entertainment while in Turkey, free and heavily discounted flights, and similarly free and discounted flight class upgrades. [38] In exchange for these perks, Adams pressured the New York Fire Department to approve the opening of a new Turkish consular building without a fire inspection. The indictment document claims that the building would have failed the fire inspection, and that the FDNY official responsible for the building assessment was told he would lose his job if he did not allow the building to open. [39]

If Adams resigns, the acting mayor would be Jumaane Williams, the NYC public advocate. [40] Williams would be required to hold an election within 80 days. [41] New York Governor Kathy Hochul is the only New York official who could force Adams to resign, and has not yet made a statement on the matter. [41] Adams has stated that he does not plan to resign. [42]

Responses

Brooklyn Democratic Party chairwoman Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn questioned if the inquiry was related to Adams's race. [43] State senator Leroy Comrie called the investigation a witch hunt. [26] Both Bichotte Hermelyn and Comrie have raised funds for Adams's legal defense fund. [44]

Representative Brandon Williams accused the investigation of being a "weaponization of the justice system" against Adams's critical comments towards President Joe Biden. New York City Council minority leader Joe Borelli defended Adams on Twitter. [26] The New York Post 's editorial board questioned if the investigation could be political retribution. Politico compared the rhetoric among Adams's supporters with Donald Trump's supporters. [26]

Calls for resignation

A growing number of elected officials, political groups, and other notable individuals have called for Adams to resign, especially following his indictment, including:

United States Congress

New York state government

New York City government

Other notable figures and organizations

*Declared candidacy in the upcoming 2025 New York City mayoral election

City officials' resignations

A number of city officials from Adams' own administration have resigned ahead of his indictment, including:

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