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FBI Raids NYC Mayor's Devices Amidst Suspected Campaign Misconduct

By Leo Rodriguez November 11, 2023

In an unfolding corruption investigation into campaign fundraising, the FBI confiscates and later returns electronic devices of NYC Mayor, Eric Adams.

New York City's streets witnessed a high-profile FBI intervention last Monday when agents seized the personal electronic devices of Mayor Eric Adams, part of what seems to be an intensifying corruption investigation into campaign fundraising activities. The surreptitious seizure of two iPhones and an iPad took place unceremoniously on the roadside with Adams' security detail asked to move aside.

The devices, however, were returned within a few days offering some respite to the beleaguered mayor's office. Adam's campaign attorney, Boyd Johnson disclosed that they were informed of a federal investigation uncovering possible misconduct by someone associated with the mayor.

"While it was alarming to discover that someone had recently acted out of line, in the interest of transparency and cooperation, we immediately and proactively reported this to the investigators," Johnson stated. The lawyer confirmed that the mayor had complied with the FBI's request and handed over his devices without hesitation, adding, "The Mayor has not been accused of any wrongdoing and continues to cooperate with the investigation."

While facing the press at his routine weekly interaction on Wednesday, Mayor Adams answered queries predominantly concerning FBI's surprising raid at the residence of his chief campaign fundraiser, Briana Suggs. Adams, however, refrained from disclosing that he himself was approached by FBI agents, who appropriated his electronic appliances, just two days prior.

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CBS New York's political correspondent, Marcia Kramer, revealed via sources that the information provided by Adam's legal team to the investigators did not implicate Suggs but suggested the involvement of another person in the mayor's circle. An FBI spokesperson declined to comment on these developments.

Dr. David Birdsell of Kean University opined, "While there's no direct implication of guilt, this action significantly raises the stakes for the mayor. Up until now, there were no specific allegations about Mayor Adam's involvement in suspected foreign fundraising activities but appropriating his devices certainly changes that."

Zachary Carter, a former U.S. attorney, shed light on the process, "Text messages and emails will be probed, and a log of calls made or received will be scrutinized, revealing crucial evidence."

Mayor Adams, a former police officer, released his own statement reiterating his faith in the law and his willingness to cooperate with the investigation, stating, "As a former member of law enforcement, I expect all members of my staff to follow the law and fully cooperate with any ongoing investigation. I certainly plan to do the same. I have nothing to hide."
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