Eric Adams's campaign has been denied public matching funds due to a lack of transparency concerning donors' backgrounds, including foreign affiliations. The New York City Campaign Finance Board's investigation is ongoing, with the chairman stating that the Adams campaign has not submitted required documentation since November. The board initially withheld $3.4 million in funds following federal corruption charges against Adams, which were later dismissed. An appeal by the campaign was also dismissed by a federal judge, who supported the board's reasons for denying funds.
The board's investigation into Eric Adams's campaign is ongoing, with Chairman Frederick Schaffer stating the campaign has not provided necessary donor records since November.
Frederick Schaffer indicated that the board's position regarding public funds eligibility has not changed due to outstanding documentation requests from the Adams campaign.
The board withheld $3.4 million in public matching funds last December after federal charges against Adams regarding fraudulent fundraising and foreign contributions.
Despite an appeal filed by the Adams campaign challenging the board's denial of funds, a federal judge dismissed the case, confirming the board's justification.
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