Where Are the New York City Corruption Probes Going?
Briefly

"It's notable that these search warrants were executed simultaneously in the early morning, hitting multiple homes across different boroughs, which suggests a strategic approach by investigators to maintain the integrity of evidence. "
"This tactic may indicate concern over potential evidence retention, but it also reflects a cognizance that searches would become public, and no one has been charged with a crime yet."
"A drip, drip, drip news cycle can be extremely damaging to public officials. Doing searches all at once may avoid constant public discussion of an ongoing investigation."
"Investigating criminal conduct in the public eye is very challenging. The execution of multiple search warrants requires extensive resources and planning, which justifies simultaneous operations."
Read at Intelligencer
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