FBI agents searched the homes of multiple top officials in New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, including Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks III and First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright. The reason for the search warrants is unclear, and the FBI and the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York declined to comment. City Hall lawyer Lisa Zornberg stated that investigators have not indicated that the mayor or his staff are targets of the investigation. The searches are believed to be part of an investigation into whether the Adams campaign received illegal campaign contributions from the Turkish government, funneled through straw donors. However, a City Hall source said the latest search does not seem to be related to the Turkey investigation. Adams has not been officially accused of wrongdoing and has deflected questions about the investigation. He has emphasized the importance of following the law to his team members.
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