The feds subpoenaed a shadowy political fund related to one among Eric Adams’ allies and to the mayor’s embattled high fundraiser, The Publish has realized.
The Rev. Alfred L. Cockfield’s political motion committee, Striving for a Higher New York, was slapped with the subpoena in early November, sources near the matter informed The Publish.
Feds with the Japanese District of New York sought monetary information from the PAC, which Cockfield arrange throughout Adams’ 2021 mayoral run, in keeping with the sources. The search’s goal remained unclear.
The PAC has drawn scrutiny for giving out little of the $1.3 million it raised to political actions, whereas generously compensating Cockfield, as detailed in a 2022 New York Occasions report.
Past the Adams-linked Cockfield, the PAC additionally has ties to Brianna Suggs — the mayor’s chief fundraiser whose Brooklyn dwelling was raided by the feds in November 2023.
Cockfield didn’t return a request for remark Tuesday, nor did Suggs’ legal professional.
A spokesperson for the Japanese District of New York declined to remark.
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