Dismissal of Federal Corruption Charges Against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Dismissal of Federal Corruption Charges Against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Lev radin / shutterstock.com  On April 2, 2025, U.S. District Judge Dale E. Ho dismissed the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams with prejudice, preventing the possibility of refiling the charges in the future. This decision concludes a legal saga that has significantly impacted Adams’ […]

Mayor Adams’ Longtime Top Aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin Indicted in Alleged Bribery and Money-Laundering Scheme

Mayor Adams’ Longtime Top Aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin Indicted in Alleged Bribery and Money-Laundering Scheme

By Katie Honan and Greg B. Smith , THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY The chief advisor who stepped down earlier this week and her 38-year-old son are charged in what prosecutors described as a series of illegal favors and payments. “She is so fired up to fight these charges,” he said. “If it were up […]

Eric Adams Campaign Denied Public Matching Funds, In Blow to Reelection Bid

Eric Adams Campaign Denied Public Matching Funds, In Blow to Reelection Bid

By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Editorial Credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com  Campaign Finance Board declares the mayor’s conduct, including indictment allegations of fraudulent fundraising, as likely “conduct in violation of the campaign finance law.” The panel that oversees campaign finance to restrict the influence of money in politics Monday denied Mayor Eric […]