New York City Mayor Eric Adams' electronic devices were confiscated by the FBI this week as part of an ongoing investigation into potential illegal donations from the Turkish government to his 2021 campaign.
Under a court-authorized warrant, FBI agents approached Adams on the street and collected his devices, which included two phones and an iPad.
Adams' campaign attorney, Boyd Johnson, released a statement addressing the situation: "After learning of the federal investigation, it was discovered that an individual had recently acted improperly. In the spirit of transparency and cooperation, this behavior was immediately and proactively reported to investigators.
The Mayor has been and remains committed to cooperating in this matter. On Monday night, the FBI approached the mayor after an event. The Mayor immediately complied with the FBIs request and provided them with electronic devices. The mayor has not been accused of any wrongdoing and continues to cooperate with the investigation."
When contacted by Fox News, the FBI New York office declined to comment on the matter.
Adams, a former member of law enforcement himself, expressed his commitment to upholding the law and cooperating with the investigation: "As a former member of law enforcement, I expect all members of my staff to follow the law and fully cooperate with any sort of investigation and I will continue to do exactly that. I have nothing to hide."
This development follows the FBI's search of the Brooklyn home of Brianna Suggs, a 25-year-old campaign consultant for Adams, more than a week ago. During the search, three iPhones, two laptop computers, papers, and other evidence were seized.
The agents also took possession of a "manila folder labeled Eric Adams" and seven "contribution card binders" along with other materials, according to a search warrant obtained by the New York Times.
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