New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams, has been in a very public and controversial battle with the criminal justice system after he was accused of bribery and other campaign finance offenses. Just recently, the FBI announced that they’ve uncovered even more criminal conduct by the mayor, so more charges could be forthcoming.

Now, others are being implicated in the schemes, too.

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Glenn D. Maritn II, Raizada Vaid, and Mayank Dwivedi were all indicted on December 19th for their involvement in a bribery conspiracy and pay-to-play scheme. According to investigators, these individuals participated in an illegal quid pro quo arrangement in which Lewis-Martin and Glenn Martin received around $100,000 in cash in exchange for approving specific construction projects. Investigators also believe that Lewis-Martin began striking these types of deals immediately upon gaining her position of authority.

Court records suggest that developers asked Lewis-Martin for the OK to begin a rooftop bar and hotel project. In turn, she pressed specific officials in the city’s Department of Buildings to approve the project. The officials ultimately approved it. Soon after, the developers transferred $100,000 to Glen Martin, who put the money in an account he shared with Lewis-Martin.

Further, investigators determined that Lewis-Maritn tried to communicate with the developers through an encrypted messaging app, suggesting she knew what she was doing could potentially get her in trouble.

This recent indictment is significant because Lewis-Maritn has been viewed as one of the mayor’s closest confidants for the past twenty years. It’s not a great sign for the mayor, whose trial is set for next April.

However, his administration has been suffering through a series of searches and seizures, and top officials have also resigned numerous times.

The Costs of Getting Investigated

Unfortunately for those associated with Mayor Adams, investigators have been investigating everyone who was potentially involved in administration wrongdoing.

In New York, it’s important to be wary of who you are associated with. If investigators believe you helped someone else commit a crime, then you could also be guilty be association! You could face charges like aiding and abetting, which carries significant criminal penalties. Aiding and abetting happens when one person helps or encourages someone else to commit a crime.

A conviction could land you in jail for a comparable length of time as the person who actually committed the crime. You could also face significant fines and face professional repercussions as a result of your conviction.

If you believe you might be under investigation for a crime or for aiding someone else who committed a crime, then it’s a good idea to consult with an attorney. The right lawyer will ensure that you’re fully informed regarding your legal rights and options. They’ll also help you navigate any potential investigation or interrogation that you face.

Schedule a case review with our team of highly experienced criminal defense attorneys now to learn more about how we can help.