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FBI agents seized phones and an iPad from New York City Mayor Eric Adams this week as part of an investigation into his campaign fundraising, his attorney confirmed Friday.
The seizures came after an event Monday night, according to a statement from the mayor's attorney, Boyd Johnson.
"On Monday evening, the FBI approached the mayor after an incident. The Mayor immediately complied with the FBI's request and handed over his electronic equipment," the statement said. "The mayor has not been charged with any wrongdoing and continues to cooperate with authorities in the investigation."
The seizure of the equipment, first reported by the New York Times, came days after federal agents searched the Brooklyn home of Mr. Adams' campaign fundraiser, Brianna Suggs. This prompted the cancellation of a planned trip by the mayor to Washington for meetings with White House officials in Washington on the issue of housing immigrants in New York.
Adams, a Democrat, said nothing about the seizure of his phones during a news conference Wednesday and said he was not aware of any legal violations by members of his campaign team.
In a statement Friday, attorney Boyd Johnson said Adams has pledged to cooperate with the investigation.
“After learning of the federal investigation, it was discovered that an individual had recently acted inappropriately. In the spirit of transparency and cooperation, this behavior was reported to investigators," he said, without giving further details.
A spokesman for the Manhattan prosecutor declined to comment.
“As a former member of law enforcement, I expect all members of my staff to abide by the law and cooperate fully with any investigation – and I will continue to do just that. I have nothing to hide," Mayor Adams, a former police captain, said in a statement.
The scope of the investigation has not been made public by prosecutors, but a search warrant obtained by the New York Times says authorities are investigating suspected collusion by the Adams campaign with the Turkish government to obtain funding from sources foreigners, through domestic persons or entities.
Mayor Adams on Wednesday said he had no personal knowledge of any improper fundraising and did not believe he had reason to fear an investigation. No charges have been brought against Mr. Adams and Mrs. Suggs for breaking the law./ VOA
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