Homes of Eric Adams’ Associates and New York Police Commissioner Searched by FBI

New York, New York – FBI agents searched the homes of the New York City police commissioner and several other high-ranking aides this week. Mayor Eric Adams, translation:

The homes of New York City First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright (left) and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks (center) — close allies of Mayor Eric Adams (right) — were searched by the FBI on Wednesday. — New York City Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright (left) and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks (center) — close allies of Mayor Eric Adams (right) — witnessed the FBI search of their homes on Wednesday. © IMAGO / ZUMA Wire Press

On Wednesday, the FBI raided the homes and seized electronic devices of New York City First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks and former police officer and senior adviser to the mayor Timothy Pearson, The City reported.

Then on Thursday, federal officers seized devices belonging to New York Police Commissioner Edward Cabana, who was appointed to the position by Adams last summer.

The purpose of the raids is not yet clear, but Adams denies any wrongdoing.

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“The goal is to uphold the law, and that is what this administration has always stood for and what we will continue to stand for,” the mayor told reporters as he left City Hall on Thursday.

Last November, Adams had his own devices seized as part of a federal investigation into his 2021 campaign fundraising amid allegations he colluded with the Turkish government and others. Last month, the mayor received a subpoena in a corruption case.

It is not yet known whether this week’s raids are related to the investigation into Turkey.

In addition to scrutinizing his campaign finances, Adams, who is the victim of a scandal, also has to face sexual assault allegations He did this while he was a captain in the New York Police Department.