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ngrid Lewis-Martin, a top adviser to the mayor, was indicted for allegedly accepting bribes from real-estate investors in exchange for expediting project approvals through city agencies. Her son, Glenn D. Martin II, is also implicated in the scheme. The properties involved include a glassy 20-story hotel, a rooftop bar, and a 1915 office building. Lewis-Martin's son acted as a go-between, seeking cash for his fashion line and assistance in opening a Chick-fil-A franchise. The investigation is ongoing.
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