Tag Archives: Corruption

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Top Adams Adviser, Faces Fresh Corruption Charges – The New York Times

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Top Adams Adviser, Faces Fresh Corruption Charges  The New York Times READ IT: The Argentos Bribed Lewis-Martin to Halt McGuinness Bike Lane, DA Says  Streetsblog New York City What to Know About the Charges and Scandals Surrounding Eric Adams  The New York Times Two former Eric Adams advisers accused of bribery in separate schemes  The Guardian New criminal charges coming soon against …

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NYC indictments allege corruption in Adams’ City Hall – Politico

NYC indictments allege corruption in Adams’ City Hall  Politico Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Top Adams Adviser, Faces Fresh Corruption Charges  The New York Times Thursday’s Headlines: The Chips Fall Edition  Streetsblog New York City Mayor Adams’ longtime confidant Ingrid Lewis-Martin allegedly accepted over $75K in bribes, bombshell indictments reveal  New York Post Broadway Stages owners among Adams associates expected to surrender on bribery charges  Crain’s New York …

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More Adams Associates and Supporters Are Said to Face Corruption Charges – The New York Times

More Adams Associates and Supporters Are Said to Face Corruption Charges  The New York Times NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ former chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin, others expected to face new charges  ABC7 New York Eric Adams’ former top aide to face new charges  Politico Ingrid Lewis-Martin, NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ former chief adviser, to face more charges: Lawyer  ABC News Exclusive | Mayor Adams’ longtime …

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Louisiana Has a Long History of Political Corruption – The New York Times

Louisiana Has a Long History of Political Corruption  The New York Times New Orleans mayor and bodyguard lover charged with fraud and corruption  BBC New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell indicted after federal corruption investigation  NBC News New Orleans Mayor is a “no-show” at Amtrak event after grand jury indictment  wwltv.com Who is Jeffrey Vappie and how is he connected to Cantrell federal case  fox8live.com Source …

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New Orleans mayor and bodyguard lover charged with fraud and corruption

New Orleans mayor and bodyguard lover charged with fraud and corruption

The mayor of New Orleans and her bodyguard have been charged with fraud and corruption over claims they used public funds to fuel an alleged romance. Prosecutors said on Friday that LaToya Cantrell developed a “personal, intimate relationship” with Jeffrey Vappie from October 2021, while he was part of her protection team. From then until his retirement in June 2024, …

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell indicted after federal corruption investigation

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell indicted after federal corruption investigation

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted Friday on federal charges of defrauding the city while trying to keep her romantic relationship with a police officer a secret, prosecutors said. Cantrell is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice, making false statements and false declaration before a grand jury, according to a federal indictment filed Friday …

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Eric Adams sued by former NYPD officials alleging corruption in the department

Eric Adams sued by former NYPD officials alleging corruption in the department

CNN  —  The former head of the New York Police Department has filed a federal lawsuit against scandal–scarred New York City Mayor Eric Adams and other high ranking NYPD officials, alleging the group used their power and authority to run a what he called a “criminal enterprise.” The suit, filed by former interim NYPD Commissioner Thomas Donlon, is the fifth …

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Democrats Push Back On Crypto Bills With ‘Anti Corruption Week’

Democrats Push Back On Crypto Bills With ‘Anti Corruption Week’

The political division in the US Congress over digital assets seems to be deepening as top Democrats in the House of Representatives have announced their agenda following Republicans’ push to address three crypto-related bills starting on Monday. In a Friday notice, House Financial Services Committee ranking member Maxine Waters and the digital assets subcommittee ranking member Stephen Lynch said they …

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