Federal agents in New York City were actively investigating Mayor Eric Adams for potential corruption, continuing to seize phones and apply for search warrants until the Justice Department ordered the case to be dropped in February 2024. Newly unsealed court documents reveal that the federal investigation began in August 2021, during Adams’ time as Brooklyn borough president, exploring allegations of improper campaign contributions and influence-peddling from various individuals, including a Turkish diplomat. Although Adams has suggested that the prosecution was politically motivated, stemming from his critiques of President Joe Biden’s immigration policies, the case garnered significant attention when FBI agents seized his devices in November 2023.
The Justice Department’s abrupt directive to discontinue the prosecution was controversial, leading to resignations among federal prosecutors in New York, including Danielle Sassoon, the top federal prosecutor. Despite this, the investigation’s momentum persisted. Weeks before the case was halted, there were discussions among prosecutors about additional charges against Adams for obstruction of justice and ongoing searches related to alleged straw donations to his campaign.
The investigation also extended to his partner, Tracey Collins, with warrants issued for her condominium to access iPhones linked to the inquiry. Unsealed records further revealed attempts to search Gracie Mansion, where Adams reportedly spends considerable time.
Despite the dismissal of charges, Adams faces a precarious political landscape, opting to run as an independent in the upcoming general election rather than participating in the Democratic primary. His relationship with Trump appears constructive post-dismissal, with discussions reportedly focused on infrastructure and social services. Adams’ lawyer critiqued the initial prosecution as unfounded, while Adams has framed his case’s resolution as a personal vindication.
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