F
ormer Mayor Eric Adams adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin, her son, and two real estate investors were indicted on bribery and conspiracy charges. Lewis-Martin allegedly used her position to influence city decisions in exchange for cash and benefits. The defendants allegedly expedited permits for businesses owned by the investors. Lewis-Martin's son received checks from the investors and used the money to buy a Porsche. Lewis-Martin allegedly used coded language and her son to cover up the conspiracy. Lewis-Martin resigned from her City Hall position amid the investigation. The DOI Commissioner emphasized the importance of integrity in government and thanked the Manhattan DA's Office for their work on the case.