In a recent development, New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that Brianna Suggs, his chief campaign fundraiser, has stepped down from her position.
This follows an FBI raid on Suggs' home in early November, during which agents confiscated three iPhones, two laptops, and other items related to a corruption investigation.
The New York Times reported last week that the raid was part of an investigation into potential foreign funding of Adams' mayoral campaign. However, it is important to note that Adams himself is not the direct subject of this investigation.
During his weekly press conference on Tuesday, Adams addressed Suggs' departure from the campaign. "She is no longer doing fundraising for the campaign," he stated.
Adams' relationship with President Biden has reportedly been strained in recent months, as the mayor has called for more federal action to stem the influx of over a hundred thousand migrants to New York City from the U.S.-Mexico border.
The New York Times initially reported that Adams has been under investigation since at least spring for allegedly pressuring FDNY officials in the summer of 2021 to approve the opening of a high-rise building to house the Turkish consulate in Manhattan.
While the specifics of the FBI's investigation have not been publicly disclosed by federal law enforcement and prosecutors, Adams' administration has responded to the Times report by criticizing any FBI employee who may have "improperly leaked details about this investigation as such conduct could prejudice the public and undermines the integrity of our law enforcement process."
In addition to this, Adams is facing a separate investigation concerning sexual assault allegations made by a woman claiming to be a former colleague. Adams has denied knowing the plaintiff, who is reportedly seeking at least $5 million in damages, as per a report from The Messenger.
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