New York City mayor’s administration in turmoil due to federal investigations into inner circle.
The recent actions by federal agents in seizing the phones of several high-ranking officials in New York City have added to the legal troubles facing Mayor Eric Adams’ administration. The officials whose phones were seized include the police commissioner, first deputy mayor, schools chancellor, and others. Additionally, a consultant who is the brother of the schools chancellor and a deputy mayor had his home searched and phone seized.
These actions are unrelated to a corruption investigation that is looking into potential illegal donations from the Turkish government to the mayor’s campaign. As of now, neither Mayor Adams nor the individuals whose phones were seized have been charged with any crimes.
The focus of the recent searches, seizures, and subpoenas was on five individuals connected to Mayor Adams. In addition to the phone seizures, the investigators also searched the home of a consultant, Terence Banks, who is the brother of the schools chancellor and a deputy mayor. Terence Banks runs a government and community relations company aimed at navigating New York City’s complex political landscape.
Overall, these developments have further unsettled Mayor Adams’ administration, which was already facing challenges prior to the recent phone seizures. The investigations are ongoing, and it remains to be seen how they will impact the political landscape in New York City.
Source: The NY Times
