FBI Seizes NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Electronic Devices Amid Campaign Fundraising Investigation

The probe is examining potential illegal foreign donations, with Adams' campaign suspected of conspiring with the Turkish government. Adams denies any wrongdoing and is cooperating with the investigation.

• New York City Mayor Eric Adams' electronic devices, including two iPhones and an iPad, were seized by the FBI as part of an ongoing investigation into his campaign fundraising.
• The investigation is centered on whether Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign conspired with the Turkish government to receive illegal foreign donations.
• Adams' top campaign fundraiser, Brianna Suggs, had her home raided by the FBI earlier this month, with agents seizing two laptops, three iPhones, and a folder labeled 'Eric Adams'.
• Text messages from September 2021 suggest that Adams may have helped fast-track the opening of Turkey’s new diplomatic headquarters in New York City.
• Adams denies any wrongdoing and is cooperating with the investigation, stating that he expects all members of his staff to follow the law and fully cooperate with any investigation.

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