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POLITICO
3 months ago
NYC politics

Adams' fundraising disclosures reveal big spending on legal defense, billionaire donors

Eric Adams has nearly $300,000 left in his Legal Defense Fund and plans to continue seeking contributions.
The bulk of his legal defense spending went to the law firm WilmerHale, with smaller payments going to other firms for services such as forensic data collection and vetting donors. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Adams raises $725K for legal defense fund - with ex-Mayor Mike Bloomberg pitching in the max of $5K

Mayor Eric Adams has raised nearly $725,000 for his legal defense fund since November.
Former mayor Michael Bloomberg donated $5,000 to Adams' defense fund. [ more ]
Above the Law
3 months ago
NYC politics

Eric Adams Crowdfunds Legal Defense As If Raising Money Isn't Exactly How He Got Here

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has raised over $650,000 for his legal defense fund in just two months.
The funds are needed to pay for his legal representation in a federal corruption probe. [ more ]
Kansas City Star
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams's legal defense fund raises over $650K amid campaign probe

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has raised over $650,000 for his legal defense fund amid a corruption investigation into his campaign.
The Eric Adams Legal Defense Trust allows Adams to raise money for legal fees without violating city laws on politicians receiving gifts. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams raises $650K for legal defense fund amid corruption investigation

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has raised over $650,000 for his legal defense fund as federal investigators continue their public corruption investigation into his 2021 campaign.
The Eric Adams Legal Defense Trust is required to disclose its first round of donations to the city's Conflict of Interest Board. [ more ]
Ny1
3 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive: Adams raises $650K for legal defense fund

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has raised $650,000 for his legal defense fund in just two months.
Adams created the fund after his chief fundraiser's home was raided by the FBI, though it is unclear if he is the direct target of the investigation. [ more ]
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www.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Bo Dietl Dropped By Eric Adams Legal Team After Telling Reporter to Go Suck D**k Somewhere'

Bo Dietl removed from Mayor's defense fund after inappropriate language towards a reporter. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
NYC politics

Eric Adams names boosters, including David Paterson, for legal defense fund following raid

Prominent allies of New York City Mayor Eric Adams are supporting his legal defense fund amid an ongoing probe into his political campaign.
The list of supporters includes former New York Gov. David Paterson, the head of the New York chapter of the NAACP, and other influential leaders. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams creates defense fund for federal probe of 2021 campaign

Mayor Eric Adams has set up a legal defense fund to help pay off lawyer fees associated with a federal probe into his 2021 campaign.
The fund allows Adams to accept donations of up to $5,000 outside of the normal campaign cycle and requires him to report the names and addresses of all donors.
Federal authorities are investigating whether Turkish citizens illegally funneled donations to Adams' campaign and whether Adams engaged in quid-pro-quo favors. [ more ]
www.cnn.com
5 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams sets up legal defense fund amid corruption investigation

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is setting up a legal defense fund as the FBI and the US attorney's office continue a public corruption investigation into his 2021 campaign.
The fund will be monitored by the city's Conflict of Interest Board, an independent agency responsible for enforcing the city's conflict of interest code.
Adams' legal defense fund is intended to defray legal expenses related to the inquiries by the office of the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
US politics

Ron DeSantis Says He'll Chip In' For Defense Of Man Who Beheaded' Satanic Display at State Capitol

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges to contribute to the legal defense fund for a man charged with destroying and beheading a satanic statue at the Iowa state capitol.
DeSantis blames the satanic display on Donald Trump, pointing out that the Trump administration granted the Satanic Temple of Iowa religious status. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US Elections

QAnon Supporter Pours Cash Into a Legal-Defense Fund for Trump Allies

Supporters of the QAnon conspiracy theory, real estate developers, and a funeral home company were among the top contributors to a legal-defense fund established by allies of Donald Trump.
The fund, called the Patriot Legal Defense Fund, raised $1,624,360 from July through early December, according to documents filed with the IRS. [ more ]
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