Investigations Surrounding New York City’s Mayor: Everything You Need to Know

Latest Developments in the Investigations Surrounding New York City’s Mayor

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a year after FBI agents seized his phones, New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces an expanding constellation of federal inquiries involving his administration. In recent weeks, the investigations have produced a drumbeat of subpoenas, raids, and whiplash-inducing developments for the first-term Democrat. Federal investigators have visited more than a dozen members of his administration, taking devices from the police commissioner (who then resigned), the head of the public schools, and other trusted confidantes both in and out of City Hall.

Key Figures Involved

• Mayor Eric Adams: Denies any wrongdoing and claims no knowledge of criminal activity.
• Edward Caban: Resigned after devices were seized; his past raises questions.
• Philip and David Banks: Prominent in city administration, involved in the investigations but deny being targets.
• Tim Pearson: Close adviser to Adams, his electronic devices were also seized amidst the probe.

An Ongoing Investigation

Federal prosecutors have declined to discuss the investigations but people familiar with elements of the cases have described multiple, separate inquiries involving senior aides, relatives of those aides, campaign fundraising, and possible influence peddling at the police and fire departments. This past Friday, the city director of Asylum Seeker Operations received a subpoena to testify before a grand jury.

1. Investigators are looking into campaign activities linked to the Turkish government.
2. Multiple federal inquiries are ongoing, focusing on various city officials and practices.
3. Latest actions include searches and subpoenas targeting those connected directly to Mayor Adams.