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Ingrid Lewis‑Martin to Face New Charges Thursday as Prosecutors Ready Cases Against Adams Allies

The state action is part of a local influence‑peddling investigation led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

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Ingrid Lewis-Martin appears at a press conference with her lawyer, Arthur Aidala, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 in Manhattan, New York.  (Barry Williams / New York Daily News)
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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.