Eric Adams on latest NYT report: 'I have not been accused of wrongdoing'

[Eugene]

Source: The Hill

Eric Adams on latest NYT report: ‘I have not been accused of wrongdoing’

BY LAUREN SFORZA - 11/13/23 11:30 AM ET

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) is maintaining that he has done nothing wrong after a New York Times report revealed the FBI was looking into whether he pressed officials to approve the opening of a Manhattan building for the Turkish government.

The FBI seized the electronic devices of Adams last week as part of a reported investigation into whether his 2021 team conspired with the Turkish government and others to funnel money into his campaign.

The Times reported Sunday that part of the investigation involves examining whether Adams pressured New York Fire Department officials to approve a new high-rise consulate in Manhattan for the Turkish government despite safety concerns.

Adams, who was the Brooklyn borough president when he reportedly contacted the fire department, has defended himself and said he will continue to work with investigators.

“As a Borough President, part of my routine role was to notify government agencies of issues on behalf of constituents and constituencies. I have not been accused of wrongdoing and I will continue to cooperate with investigators,” Adams said in a statement Monday obtained by The Hill.

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Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4307177-eric-adams-nyt-not-accused-wrongdoing/

[Takket]

1. Technically correct. Though very evasive. He knows the accusation is coming.

[atreides1]

2. I have a question

When exactly did the Turkish government become a constituent?

"As a Borough President, part of my routine role was to notify government agencies of issues on behalf of constituents and constituencies."

"The Times reported that shortly after winning the Democratic primary in July 2021, Adams asked then-Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro to allow the Turkish government to occupy the building on a temporary basis."