Ingrid Lewis Martin, former top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams (Democratic), be prosecuted for bribery Thursday with his son and two real estate investors who were developing the Glass Ceiling rooftop bar near Herald Square and the Rivington hotel on the Lower East Side.
The alleged money laundering scheme involved payments of more than $100,000 to Lewis Martin and his son Glenn Martin II in exchange for influence at City Hall to help the real estate agent complete a construction project. .
Both parties are suspected of using the messaging app “Signal'' to conceal conspiracy communications through encryption.
At one point, Lewis Martin's son Glenn was allegedly used as an intermediary to expedite construction applications and other needs.
“When city employees monetize their jobs for personal gain, the fundamental principles of government integrity are undermined, trust in public servants is diminished, and countless others who use their jobs solely for the public good are undermined.” This would unfairly tarnish the reputations of city employees. We thank the Manhattan District Attorney's Office for their solid partnership in these important public corruption investigations,” said Jocelyn E. Strauber, Director of the State Bureau of Investigation. mentioned in.
Lewis Martin and Martin II are charged with first-degree bribery and third-degree money laundering.
She is the latest official to face federal charges of misconduct during the Adams administration.
The Democratic mayor denied all claims of wrongdoing amid speculation that Adams would receive a pardon from President-elect Trump following comments suggesting he was open to the idea of returning to the Republican Party.
Updated at 2:16 PM ET.
