FBI raids homes of 2 top deputies for NYC Mayor Adams: Sources
Sept. 5, 2024, 5:52 p.m.
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The FBI conducted searches at the homes of two of New York City Mayor Eric Adams ’ closest aides on Thursday, sources familiar with the investigation told
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The homes of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, who is engaged to Schools Chancellor David Banks, and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks, both located in Hamilton Heights and Hollis, Queens respectively, were searched as part of an ongoing investigation, according to sources.
"Investigators have not informed us that the mayor or his staff are the subject of any investigation," the mayor’s chief counsel, Lisa Zornberg, said in a statement. "As a former law enforcement officer, the mayor has repeatedly emphasized that all team members need to comply with the law."
The FBI declined to comment. A spokesperson for the US Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York also declined to comment.
The FBI collected evidence, including electronic devices, during the searches, according to sources. No charges have been brought.
Federal agents have previously conducted searches of the homes of several other associates of Mayor Adams, who has turned over his own electronic devices to the FBI.
A source with knowledge of the situation said Thursday's searches seem unrelated to the probe into whether Adams accepted contributions from Turkey in exchange for official favors.