FBI Investigates Potential Turkish Government Ties to Eric Adams Mayoral Campaign
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
3:36 PM – Sunday, November 12, 2023
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has spoken out about his role in the new Turkish consulate building project amid reports that he pressured the city to approve the building despite safety concerns.
Following his victory in the 2021 Democratic mayoral primary, Adams (D-N.Y.), who was Brooklyn’s borough president at the time, reportedly contacted Daniel Nigro, the then New York City fire commissioner.
Adams allegedly then urged Nigro to allow Turkish government officials to utilize the unopened building. The structure had faced delays as fire department officials had withheld approval due to safety concerns, according to sources cited by The New York Times.
OAN has not independently verified the Times report.
Adams said in a statement Sunday via campaign spokesperson Evan Thies that part of his role as Brooklyn borough president 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,” he said.
City Hall Chief Counsel Lisa Zornberg echoed that statement on Sunday, saying that Adams and her team are cooperating with investigators.
“We hope that investigators will continue to cooperate with us and reprimand any federal officer who has improperly leaked details about this investigation,” Zornberg said, “as such conduct could prejudice the public and undermines the integrity of our law enforcement process.”
As part of an ongoing inquiry into campaign fundraising, FBI agents seized multiple electronic devices from Mayor Adams earlier this week. The mayor’s team asserted that it had voluntarily informed authorities about an individual involved in the federal investigation who had engaged in improper conduct.
During a recent news conference, Adams expressed skepticism, stating he would be “shocked” if investigators uncover any evidence of his campaign coordinating illegal activities.
Text exchanges between Adams, Daniel Nigro, and Turkish Consul General Reyhan Özgür from September 2021 hinted at the possibility that the mayor played a role in expediting the opening of the Turkish government’s new building, according to sources cited by the New York Post. However, these sources also noted that the texts did not appear to reveal any criminal activity.
In the text messages, Özgür reportedly asked Adams if he could help the building receive a “temporary certificate of occupancy” from the city’s fire department, according to the sources’ descriptions of the text messages, and Adams then asked Nigro to look into it, but didn’t instruct him to do anything in particular.
Adams reportedly more than $2 million for his re-election campaign in 2025. Adams, formerly a New York Police Department captain, had campaigned as a tough-on-crime Democrat who would increase the city’s police staffing and funding.
In July, charges were brought against six individuals in connection with an alleged plan to channel tens of thousands of dollars to Adams’ campaign through straw donors, individuals whose names were used to bypass individual donation limits. Two of the individuals pleaded guilty.
These allegations, filed in state court, did not directly implicate Adams, and his representatives have maintained that he was unaware of the purported scheme.
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What are the claims against New York City Mayor Eric Adams regarding the Turkish consulate building, and how has he responded to these allegations?
Title: New York City Mayor Eric Adams Addresses Reports Regarding Turkish Consulate Building
Introduction:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has responded to recent reports alleging his involvement in expediting the approval of a new Turkish consulate building amidst safety concerns. The claims suggest that Mayor Adams pressured the city to approve the project despite objections from the fire department. In this article, we will explore the mayor’s response to these allegations and the ongoing investigation surrounding his campaign fundraising.
Allegations and Mayor Adams’ Response:
After winning the Democratic mayoral primary in 2021, Eric Adams, who was then Brooklyn’s borough president, reportedly reached out to Daniel Nigro, the New York City fire commissioner at the time. It is alleged that Adams urged Nigro to allow Turkish government officials to utilize the unopened building, which had faced delays due to safety concerns. These claims are based on anonymous sources cited by The New York Times. It is important to note that these reports have not been independently verified by OAN.
In response to the allegations, Mayor Adams, through his campaign spokesperson Evan Thies, stated that part of his role as Brooklyn borough president was to address issues on behalf of his constituents. He emphasized that he has not been accused of any wrongdoing and will fully cooperate with investigators. City Hall Chief Counsel Lisa Zornberg echoed this sentiment, expressing the mayor’s willingness to cooperate and urging investigators to take action against any leaks that could undermine the integrity of the law enforcement process.
Ongoing Investigation:
As part of an ongoing inquiry into campaign fundraising, FBI agents recently seized multiple electronic devices from Mayor Adams. His team voluntarily informed authorities about an individual involved in the federal investigation who had engaged in misconduct. During a news conference, Mayor Adams expressed skepticism about any evidence of his campaign coordinating illegal activities being uncovered. It is crucial to await the results of the investigation before drawing any conclusions.
Text Messages and Campaign Funding:
Text exchanges between Mayor Adams, Daniel Nigro, and Turkish Consul General Reyhan Özgür from September 2021 have been brought to light. The messages hint at the possibility of the mayor’s involvement in expediting the opening of the Turkish government’s new building, but they do not indicate any criminal activity. Özgür reportedly asked Adams for assistance in obtaining a temporary certificate of occupancy from the fire department, and Adams requested Nigro to investigate the matter without giving specific instructions.
Furthermore, allegations of improper campaign funding have surfaced against Adams. In July, charges were filed against six individuals regarding an alleged plan to funnel funds to his re-election campaign through straw donors. It is important to note that these allegations were filed in state court and did not directly implicate Mayor Adams. Two individuals have since pleaded guilty.
Conclusion:
As the investigation into Mayor Eric Adams’ involvement in the Turkish consulate building project proceeds, it is crucial to allow due process to take its course. Adams maintains his innocence and pledges full cooperation with investigators. The truth will be revealed in due time, and it is essential to refrain from making any premature judgments. The public must remain patient and await the resolution of this ongoing inquiry.
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