Eric Adams' Campaign Faces Multiple Investigations Over Straw Donors and Bundling

Documents reveal that the team behind Eric Adams' mayoral bid frequently sought guidance from campaign finance officials long before he declared his candidacy. However, when the New York City Campaign Finance Board (NYCCFB) asked more questions about donations from small donors to ensure compliance, the Adams campaign stopped responding. Multiple law enforcement investigations have been launched into Mayor Adams' campaign, focusing on issues such as straw donors, bundling, and the higher number of cash and money order donations compared to other mayoral campaigns. During a hearing on campaign finance law changes, Council Member Lincoln Restler emphasized these issues, noting that the ways money entered Adams' campaign were harder to verify and more prone to violations. Restler also mentioned the importance of notifying donors of their donations. NYCCFB's Paul Ryan stated he could not discuss the Adams campaign or any other campaign with an open audit, citing standard practice.