Research on Adams and colleagues
Adams, his campaign and Türkiye
Senior aides and colleagues at the viewing
The younger brother of a former police chief
Eric Adams
Timothy Pearson
Philip Banks III
David C. Banks
Sheena Light
Edward A. Caban
Winnie Greco
Brianna Suggs
Eric Ulrich
Lana Abasova
Raul Pintos
James Caban
Terence Banks
Dwayne Montgomery
Senk Okal
Queens District Commander
Queens District Commander
Research on Adams and colleagues
Adams, his campaign and Türkiye
Senior aides and colleagues at the viewing
The younger brother of a former police chief
Several federal corruption investigations have reached people around New York Mayor Eric Adams, with Mr. Adams and some of the highest-ranking officials in his administration under investigation.
Officials with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan, which is handling three of the four federal criminal investigations, declined to answer questions about the scope of the investigation.
The full scope of the federal investigation is unclear. Neither the mayor nor anyone else whose home was searched, whose devices were seized, or whose information was sought has been charged with a crime, and some of those searched may simply be witnesses. The city’s investigative division is involved in all four investigations.
State-level prosecutions and civil lawsuits also dealt a blow to the Adams administration.
Let’s take a closer look at what people connected to Mr. Adams, who is up for re-election next year, have to do with the investigation.
Federal Investigation into Adams, His Campaign and His Ties to Türkiye
Eric Adams
market
Seized and Summoned Devices
Brianna Suggs
Former top fundraiser
Reassignment after home search and confiscation of equipment
Lana Abasova
Aide on vacation
Assist with inquiries after finding a home
Senk Okal
Former Turkish Airlines executive
Home Searched
The investigation, conducted by federal prosecutors in Manhattan, is partly investigating whether the Adams 2021 campaign colluded with the Turkish government to receive illegal foreign donations. seed. Adams Despite safety concerns, pressure was put on the fire department to approve construction of a new high-rise Turkish consulate.
Last November, at a house in Brooklyn. Brianna SuggsAt the time, Mr. Adams’ chief fundraiser was under investigation by federal agents. A few weeks later, he said she was stepping down from the role.
Federal agents also searched a New Jersey home. Lana AbasovaHe was an assistant in the Market International Relations Office and former liaison to Mr. Adams’ Turkish community. Senk OkalA former Turkish Airlines executive who worked on the market transition team. Ms. Abasova is cooperating with the investigation.
FBI agents stopped Mr. Adams outside the November event and seized his electronic devices. In July, prosecutors served a new grand jury subpoena on Mr. Adams, his office, and his campaign for various materials.
Federal investigation into twin brother of former police chief
Edward A. Caban
Former Chief of Police
Resignation after phone confiscation
Raul Pintos
Chief of Staff of the Kaban
Phone confiscation
James Caban
Former police officer
Phone confiscation
Queens District Commander
Phone confiscation
Queens District Commander
Phone confiscation
At the request of the viewers, Edward A. Caban He resigned as police chief this week, days after federal agents seized his cellphone. Raul PintosThe cell phones of a former chief of staff to Mr. Caban and two district commanders in Queens were also seized.
The investigation, conducted by federal prosecutors in Manhattan, appears to have focused on a nightclub security business owned by Caban’s twin brother. James CabanFormer New York police officer James Caban, who was fired in 2001, also had his cell phone confiscated.
Edward Caban’s attorney said prosecutors had told him he was not under investigation.
Federal investigation into top aides and associates of the White House
Timothy Pearson
Chief Advisor to the Market
Seeking information
Philip Banks III
Deputy Mayor for Public Safety
Phone confiscation
David C. Banks
School Principal
confiscated phone
Sheena Light
First Vice Mayor
Phone confiscation
Terence Banks
consultant
Search of house and confiscation of cell phone
The investigation, conducted by federal prosecutors in Manhattan, appears to focus on a possible bribery scandal involving a government relations consulting firm. Terence Bankssibling Philip Banks IIIDeputy Mayor for Public Safety and David C. BanksThe school principal.
Terrence Banks also helped raise funds for Mr. Adams’ 2021 campaign and served on his transition committee.
The investigation, which appears to be in its early stages, appears to focus at least in part on city contracts issued under a program aimed at small businesses owned by women and minorities.
This month, federal agents seized the cell phones of several of City Hall’s top aides. The first deputy mayor, Sheena Light; her partner David Banks; and Philip Banks. Investigators also Timothy PearsonHe is Mr. Adams’ chief advisor and one of the mayor’s closest friends.
Terrence Banks’ attorney said he and his client have been assured “by the government” that Mr. Banks is not a target of the investigation. Philip Banks’ attorney said his client has done nothing wrong. David Banks is cooperating with the federal investigation, and told reporters that his attorney has been told that Mr. Banks is “absolutely not a target of any of this investigation.”
Other investigations and legal matters
Winnie Greco
Former campaign fundraiser
Multiple homes searched
Eric Ulrich
Former building committee member
Indicted on bribery charges
Dwayne Montgomery
Former police inspector
Plead guilty to conspiracy charge
Timothy Pearson
Chief Advisor to the Market
A fourth federal investigation, run by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Brooklyn, led in February to searches of homes owned by: Winnie GrecoA close aide to Mr. Adams, who was then Mr. Adams’ head of Asia affairs and a prominent campaign fundraiser.
City officials said at the time that Ms. Greco would be placed on unpaid leave during the investigation. As reported by website The City In May, she returned to her government job. The prosecutor’s office declined to answer questions.
last year, Eric UlrichA former building commissioner appointed by Mr. Adams, he was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on 16 felony counts of conspiracy and bribery. He had previously resigned after news of the investigation became public. Mr. Ulrich has pleaded not guilty, according to court records.
In February, a retired police inspector Dwayne MontgomeryHe pleaded guilty in Manhattan to a misdemeanor state charge, admitting that he directed a so-called “straw donor” – someone who uses other people’s money to make campaign contributions – to the mayor’s 2021 campaign.
Mr. Pearson He also faces multiple lawsuits related to sexual harassment allegations. The attorney representing him denies wrongdoing. In recent days, two security guards who were seen physically assaulting Mr. Pearson at a Midtown migrant shelter last fall said they plan to sue him and the city for false arrest and malicious prosecution. The attorney representing him did not respond to requests for comment.
Earlier this year, a woman filed a lawsuit. Mr. AdamsIn 1993, he accused her of asking him for oral sex in exchange for a job offer and of sexually assaulting him when she refused. Mr Adams denies assaulting the woman.
