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They're greedy and they're crooky, the FBI thinks they're ooky... Democrats warn Eric Adams' shady inner circle is threat to re-election

Shady characters surround NYC's mayor Eric Adams.

FBI investigating advisor Winnie Greco for potential illegal activities.

Democratic strategists express concerns about Adams' inner circle affecting his re-election in 2025. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Mayor Eric Adams says he stands by top aide at center of latest FBI raid

Mayor Adams stands by adviser during FBI raid scrutiny

Adams emphasizes cooperation with federal probes [ more ]

BKReader

FBI Raids Homes of Winnie Greco, Aide to Mayor

FBI raided Winnie Greco's home amid misconduct investigation

Adams' administration emphasizes adherence to ethical guidelines [ more ]

Cbsnews

Mayor Eric Adams says top fundraiser Brianna Suggs has been reassigned following FBI raid

Mayor Eric Adams's top fundraiser, Brianna Suggs, has been reassigned amidst an FBI investigation into possible illegal donations.

The FBI raided Suggs's home as part of the investigation, and also searched the homes of two more people in the mayor's circle.

Adams has set up a legal defense fund and denies any participation in illegal behavior, but has not been formally accused of wrongdoing. [ more ]

The Messenger

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Top Fundraiser Is Out After FBI Raid, Hires New Lawyer

NYC Mayor Eric Adams's chief campaign fundraiser is no longer raising money for his reelection bid.

FBI raided the home of Brianna Suggs, Adams's fundraiser, as part of a public corruption probe. [ more ]

Fox News

NYC Mayor Eric Adams says top campaign fundraiser whose home was raided no longer in role

Brianna Suggs, top campaign fundraiser for NYC Mayor Eric Adams, is no longer serving in her role.

FBI raided Suggs' home in connection with a corruption investigation into whether foreign money was funneled into Adams' campaign.

Adams is also under investigation for pressuring FDNY officials and sexual assault allegations. [ more ]

Mission Local

San Francisco

FBI raids Excelsior District home

FBI agents conducted a raid on a home in San Francisco's Excelsior District.

Residents reported being awakened by loud bangs and observed agents on the scene.

People claiming to be FBI agents had previously asked residents about a missing child. [ more ]

Miami Herald

What you need to know about the FBI's investigation into potential ties between Turkey and NY mayor's campaign

The FBI raided the home of Mayor Eric Adams' top campaign fundraiser and seized his electronic devices as part of a federal corruption inquiry.

The investigation is focused on possible links between Turkey and Adams' campaign and whether they conspired to pocket illicit overseas donations.

Adams and the fundraiser have not been accused of wrongdoing. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Could the FBI's investigation send New York mayor Eric Adams to prison?

FBI agents raided the home of the New York City mayor's chief fundraiser as part of a federal investigation into possible illegal fundraising from the Turkish government.

The investigation centers around whether the mayor's campaign accepted money in exchange for favors, including pressuring the fire chief to open a Turkish consulate building.

No charges have been made against the mayor, but legal experts say he could face severe consequences if evidence of bribery is found. [ more ]

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Social justice

FBI Raids California Prison Facing 63 Lawsuits Over Systemic Sexual Abuse

The federal correctional institution in Dublin, California, was placed on lockdown after a raid by FBI agents resulted in the removal of top prison officials.

Despite previous arrests for sexual abuse, the prison in Dublin continues to face issues of sexual abuse and retaliation. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Warden is ousted as FBI raids California women's prison known as the 'rape club'

FBI raided federal women's prison plagued by sexual abuse known as 'rape club'

Multiple top managers including the warden were removed from their positions due to allegations of retaliation against inmates. [ more ]

BKReader

Adams Questioned on FBI Raid on Aide's Home, Subway Safety

Adams dodged questions about advisor's FBI raid.

Adams emphasized police visibility in subways. [ more ]

Black Enterprise