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New York Grand Jury Reviewing Evidence in Investigating Mayor Adams’ Campaign Finances
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Published June 7, 2024, 11:34 pm ET
A grand jury is reviewing evidence from the federal corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign fundraising — likely for the purpose of issuing subpoenas in the case, sources told the Post.
The development related to the FBI’s investigation into Adams’ 2021 campaign came as sources also revealed that a person connected to the mayor had recently received a subpoena in connection with the investigation.
The U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan declined to comment.
A grand jury is reviewing evidence from the federal corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign fundraising — likely for the purpose of issuing subpoenas in the case. Andrew Schwartz/SplashNews.com
A spokesman for Adams would not confirm or deny the grand jury’s involvement in the federal investigation.
“The City has said from the beginning that it will cooperate fully with this review – and has done so by making people available to discuss any details necessary to reach a fair and timely conclusion,” the spokesperson said.
Sources told the Post that grand juries routinely convene during high-profile federal investigations, such as that of the Adams campaign.
Federal grand juries can bring indictments, but sources said the one being used in the investigation of the mayor’s campaign is likely for the purpose of issuing subpoenas.
The development of the FBI investigation into Adams’ 2021 campaign came as sources also revealed that a person connected to the mayor had recently received a subpoena in connection with the investigation. Gabriella Bass “The City has said from the beginning that it will fully cooperate with this review,” a spokesperson said. Christopher Sadowski
Adams has not been accused of wrongdoing, however his campaign has been under investigation since November, when federal prosecutors began investigating allegations that the Turkish government illegally funneled money to the mayor’s campaign.
At least three people in Adams’ circle had their houses invaded by federal agents as part of the investigation – including former Turkish Airlines executive Cenk Ocal, who worked on the mayor’s transition team, and city council advisor Rana Abbasova.
The home of Brianna Suggs, Adams’ chief campaign fundraiser, was also searched. Brianna Suggs’ house in Brooklyn. Paulo Martinka
The home of Brianna Suggs, Adams’ chief campaign fundraiser, was also searched.
Authorities were looking for evidence of theft of federal funds, wire fraud, conspiracy to steal federal funds and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to a search warrant.
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