New York City Mayor Adam’s administration is still under investigation for alleged corruption. Just two days after he was federally charged, his chief advisor, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, was also investigated and had her phone confiscated.
Upon returning from a vacation in Japan, Lewis-Martin was met by investigators at JFK International Airport, where her phone was seized and she was served with a subpoena. Before even reaching home, her residence in Brooklyn was also raided. Her attorney, Arthur Aidala, issued a statement saying that Lewis-Martin has received a subpoena from the Southern District of New York federal prosecutor and her phone has been turned over to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. She will fully cooperate with all investigations. The statement further emphasized that she herself is not the target of any investigation.
According to the New York Post, the federal subpoena requires Lewis-Martin to testify in Adam’s corruption case. ABC News reported that the Manhattan District Attorney’s office seems to be investigating former Buildings Commissioner Eric Ulrich for bribery.
The ongoing investigation into corruption allegations surrounding Mayor Adam’s administration has now extended to his closest advisors. The abrupt seizure of Lewis-Martin’s phone and the subsequent search of her residence indicate the seriousness of the probe. As the scandal unfolds, the scrutiny on high-ranking officials in the city government continues to escalate.
Lewis-Martin’s association with Mayor Adam’s administration has put her squarely in the crosshairs of federal prosecutors. With her phone now in the possession of law enforcement, the authorities are likely digging deeper into the inner workings of the city government to uncover any potential wrongdoing.
The legal battle ahead for Lewis-Martin is expected to be intense as she navigates the complexities of the investigation. While maintaining her innocence and asserting her willingness to cooperate, the mounting pressure from multiple investigative agencies will undoubtedly test her resolve.
As the case unfolds, the public awaits further developments in this high-profile corruption investigation that has cast a shadow over the leadership of Mayor Adam’s administration.