FBI agents seize New York mayor’s

FBI agents seize New York mayor’s
electronic devices.

International News Desk

According to global Times news Agency Europe, FBI agents seized New York Mayor Eric Adams’s electronic devices early this week, The Global Times Europe informs.The agents approached the mayor after an event in Manhattan on Monday evening and asked his security detail to step away, a person with knowledge of the matter said. They climbed into his SUV with him and, pursuant to a court-authorized warrant, took his devices, the person said.The devices – at least two cellphones and an iPad – were returned to the mayor within a matter of days, according to that person and another person familiar with the situation. Law enforcement investigators with a search warrant can make copies of the data on devices after they seize them. A lawyer for Mr. Adams and his campaign said in a statement that the mayor was cooperating with federal authorities, and had already “proactively reported” at least one instance of improper behavior.
Mr. Adams, in his own statement, said that “as a former member of law enforcement, I expect all members of my staff to follow the law and fully cooperate with any sort of investigation – and I will continue to do exactly that.” He added that he had “nothing to hide.