Accused Conspirator In Donation Scheme For Mayor Adams’ Campaign Pleads Guilty

By José Alvarado Jr./Gothamist Photos: YouTube Screenshots The owner of a construction company accused in a conspiracy to make illegal donations to Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign pleaded guilty in Manhattan Thursday, joining several co-defendants who have already admitted guilt in the case. Shamsuddin Riza and his company, United Construction Brothers Services, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of first-degree falsifying business records. He also pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted grand larceny. Riza is expected to dodge prison time, according to the plea agreement. While he faces up to four years in prison for each charge, prosecutors agreed to recommend a sentence of three years’ probation in exchange for his guilty plea. The development in the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation comes as a federal investigation into Adams’ 2021 campaign donations is also underway. The FBI seized the mayor’s electronic devices last fall and has searched the homes of some of his aides. The mayor has denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with any crimes. READ MORE… The post Accused Conspirator In Donation Scheme For Mayor Adams’ Campaign Pleads Guilty appeared first on Black Star News.