Ingrid Lewis-Martin, former NYC mayor’s chief of staff, charged with bribery for accepting $3K in earrings and pushing fast-track approvals for developers.

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, former chief of staff to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has been charged with bribery for allegedly accepting $3,000 in diamond earrings from two real estate developers in 2022 and using her influence to pressure city regulators to fast-track construction projects despite safety concerns. Prosecutors say she pushed for approvals, including a Manhattan hotel renovation, and promised favors like a Chick-fil-A franchise and fashion line support for her son, DJ Suave Luciano. She and her son, along with the developers, face multiple charges involving over $100,000 in bribes, including cash, renovations, and a TV role, and have pleaded not guilty. The case, separate from Mayor Adams’ dismissed federal charges, is being prosecuted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.