The FBI has searched the homes of two top aides to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Politico reported Wednesday.
The search took place at the homes of Adams' close aides, First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Philip Banks. According to According to Politico, the FBI searched the homes of campaign fundraiser leader Brianna Suggs and international affairs aide Lana Abasova in November, and the home of Asian affairs director Winnie Greco in February. (Related: Eric Adams misses reception with Taiwan's president after receiving warning from Chinese authorities)
Adams was subpoenaed in July as part of a federal investigation into possible collusion between the mayor and the Turkish government, but Wednesday's search is not believed to be related to that investigation, according to Politico.
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FBI agents searched the homes of two senior aides to Mayor Eric Adams, Phil Banks and Sheena Wright, early Wednesday morning, according to law enforcement sources.The attacks, first reported by THE CITY, happened simultaneously at Wright's store around 5am. pic.twitter.com/xvAQ4txzaj
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According to Politico, the mayor's lawyer emphasized that he is cooperating with the investigation and that no wrongdoing has yet been alleged.
“Investigators have not indicated that the mayor or his staff are the targets of the investigation,” Adams' chief counsel, Lisa Zornberg, said in a statement to Politico. “As a former member of law enforcement, the mayor has repeatedly made clear that everyone on his team must follow the law.”
The Southern District of New York declined to comment. Adams' office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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