Overview
- Attorney Arthur Aidala says Lewis‑Martin will be arraigned in Manhattan court and intends to plead not guilty after receiving few details about the counts.
- Sources and her lawyer describe the new charges as separate from her December indictment and say they are not federal.
- Deputy Commissioner Jesse Hamilton and donors Gina and Tony Argento are also expected to face charges, according to multiple outlets and attorneys.
- Investigators previously seized devices after a 2024 Japan trip as probes examined city leasing, redevelopment and permitting decisions including DCAS matters and a McGuinness Boulevard safety plan.
- City officials say Mayor Eric Adams is not expected to be charged, and his campaign continues to voice support for Lewis‑Martin’s public service.