NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — Democratic Mayoral nominee Eric Adams return $1,275 in donations from three NYPD officers who violated their "oath," his campaign announced Monday.
The New York Post reports the donations were returned from Officer Jean Yvens Morand, who donated $1,000 and was suspended for a physical altercation, as well as Officer Asad Anwar, a sergeant, who gave $25 to Adams' campaign and was found guilty for wrongful use of force.
Officer Khandakar Abdullah, a captain, contributed $250 and was found guilty of abuse of authority and ordered to have retraining after an improper vehicle search in 2014.
NYPD records show Morand was suspended for 30 days in March 2015 for “engaging in a verbal and physical altercation with a person known to the department," while Anwar's 2009 charge led him to lose 20 vacation days.
"Eric appreciates the support from the more than 300 police officers who gave to his campaign, who trust him to both reform the NYPD and deliver a safer city," said spokesperson Evan Thies.
Adams, the current Brooklyn Borough President and a retired NYPD captain, has previously returned donations from Sergeants Benevolent Association President Ed Mullins.
Thies noted Adams returned their contributions for violating their "oath of duty while on the job" and promised to continue examining other contributions.
"The campaign will continue to look at contributions from law enforcement and apply the same standards going forward," he said.
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