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Ingrid Lewis-Martin Surrenders on Bribery Charges Involving $100,000 Loan for Porsche on December 19, 2024

Dec 19, 2024, 01:25 PM

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the former chief adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, surrendered to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office on December 19, 2024, to face bribery and conspiracy charges. The indictment alleges that she engaged in a scheme involving two businessmen who provided her son with a $100,000 loan to purchase a Porsche. Lewis-Martin is accused of using her influence as a city official to expedite construction projects in exchange for cash and other benefits. This case is part of ongoing corruption probes affecting the Adams administration, which has seen multiple officials resign or face legal challenges. The Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, stated that Lewis-Martin's actions represented a significant breach of public trust, as she allegedly accepted bribes for her and her son's benefit.