Former NYPD Official Sentenced in Straw Donation Scheme for Mayor Adams

Dwayne Montgomery receives community service for orchestrating donations to the 2021 campaign, as Mayor Adams faces increased scrutiny.

Former NYPD deputy inspector Dwayne Montgomery was sentenced to 200 hours of community service and a $500 fine for his role in a straw donation scheme to boost Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
Montgomery pleaded guilty to misdemeanor conspiracy, admitting to directing straw donors to make contributions to Adams' campaign, which were reimbursed by him and others.
The scheme aimed to trigger matching funds from the New York City Campaign Finance Board by submitting falsified campaign contribution forms.
Mayor Eric Adams, who has not been accused of wrongdoing, reiterated that his campaign was neither involved nor aware of the straw donation plot.
The case highlights increased law enforcement scrutiny on Adams and his inner circle, including separate investigations into alleged illegal donations from foreign sources.