A Turkish transportation app has appointed the attorney representing Mayor Eric Adams in his federal corruption case to its board of directors. The move comes as Adams faces accusations of accepting bribes from Turkish Airlines in exchange for political favors, including pressuring fire officials to expedite the opening of a skyscraper housing the Turkish consulate.
A Turkish transportation app that connects users with taxis, e-bikes and electric scooters has named the attorney representing Mayor Eric Adams in his federal corruption case to its board of directors.in exchange for pressuring FDNY officials to fast-track the opening of a skyscraper known as the Turkish House, which holds a new Turkish consulate.
“I am pleased to support them and the company as we reach scale and achieve profitability in 2025,” he added. “You are a true friend of Turkey,” a Turkish official texted the then-Brooklyn Borough President after Adams allegedly told him the FDNY was drafting a letter to expedite the opening of the Turkish House, according to the indictment.to a conspiracy charge in connection with the case against Adams.
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