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Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has surrendered to face corruption charges.
The former chief advisor resigned on Sunday and entered a Manhattan district attorney’s office on Thursday morning. Officials have scheduled a news conference to announce the specific charges.
Lewis-Martin is expected to be arraigned on charges related to improper gifts. She has denied any wrongdoing, claiming she was falsely accused.
The Adams administration has been under scrutiny amid investigations into multiple aides and allies. Adams himself has pleaded not guilty to unrelated federal charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery.
Lewis-Martin has been a close confidant of Adams, serving in senior roles for nearly two decades. Her arrest follows a series of searches and seizures by investigators, leading to the resignations of several high-ranking officials.