NEW YORK– New York Mayor Eric Adams’ former chief adviser, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, surrendered to the Manhattan district attorney’s office early Thursday morning. her appearance in court on federal bribery chargesS.
Lewis Martin resigned from her job with the mayor on Sundaya month before her planned retirement. She has previously confirmed that she has been the target of a grand jury investigation.
The New York Times reports that the bribery allegations are linked to two businessmen who allegedly gave her son a $100,000 loan to buy a Porsche. The indictment accuses the businessmen of making the loan to her son after she helped them resolve a problem with the city Buildings Department related to the construction of one of their hotels.
Lewis-Martin’s son, Glenn Martin II., and the other two men are also expected to appear in court for arraignment on the charges. brought by the Manhattan District Attorney. Her court appearance is scheduled for 2:30 p.m
She is the latest departure from the Adams administrationthat has been involved in a series of investigations. Last Monday, her lawyer said she denied any wrongdoing.
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Elijah Westbrook
