NEW YORK — One of Eric Adams’ dearest friends and fiercest defenders was subpoenaed by federal authorities and surrendered her phones to state authorities as the New York City mayor was arraigned Friday on federal corruption charges, her attorney confirmed.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Adams’ chief adviser, is one of the highest-ranking officials yet in his administration under scrutiny from the Southern District of New York. Her phones were given to the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
She will cooperate fully with investigators and is “not the target of any case of which we are aware,” said her lawyer Arthur Aidala.
City Hall declined to comment and referred POLITICO to Lewis-Martin’s attorney.
Adams pleaded not guilty in Manhattan on Friday to five counts including fraud and bribery. Federal prosecutors allege he accepted lavish travel perks, illegal campaign contributions and other benefits from Turkish officials in exchange for fast-tracking the approval of the Turkish consulate in Manhattan.