NEW YORK — Mayor Eric Adams’ former top aide will be hit with more criminal charges from the Manhattan District Attorney’s office on Thursday, Ingrid Lewis-Martin’s lawyer told POLITICO — a new chapter in the legal issues that have dogged the mayor as he mounts a longshot reelection campaign on an independent line.
“The District Attorney has refused to provide any details about the charges,” attorney Arthur Aidala said in a statement, confirming that Lewis-Martin will appear in court in Manhattan on Thursday.
“Despite a lifetime of service as a law-abiding public servant, Ingrid is being forced to enter court with little information. What she does know is this: she has always served the City with integrity, and she will firmly plead not guilty to every charge. While the specifics remain unclear, Ingrid is certain of one thing — she has broken no laws, and she is not guilty,” Aidala added. “We will be requesting an expedited trial schedule.”…