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Ex-City Hall Official Bahi Charged with Witness Tampering, Evidence Destruction; Forced to Resign

Oct 8, 2024, 02:19 PM

Former New York City Hall official Mohamed Bahi has been charged Tuesday morning with witness tampering and destruction of evidence in connection with a federal investigation into unlawful contributions to a particular 2021 mayoral campaign. The Southern District of New York (SDNY) announced the charges on October 8, 2024. Bahi, who has been described as a senior Muslim liaison to Mayor Eric Adams, was reportedly forced to resign on Monday.