The New York mayor’s phone could reveal a “gold mine” for FBI corruption investigators, a former federal prosecutor has said.
Joyce Vance, now a legal analyst and writer, was reacting to news that Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on a charge of allegedly taking gifts from foreign donors. The New York Times reported on Wednesday night that Adams became the first sitting mayor in the city’s history to face a criminal indictment.
The indictment is still sealed , but The New York Times ‘ report on Wednesday said that it includes alleged payments from Turkey and allegations that Adams lobbied to allow the Turkish consulate to construct a much larger building in New York. As part of the investigation, the FBI seized the mayor’s phone and iPad. Newsweek sought email comment from Adams’ office on Thursday…