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New Corruption Charges Loom for Ingrid Lewis-Martin

8/21/2025

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Ingrid Lewis-Martin faces new corruption charges for accepting luxury dinners in exchange for political favors, to be presented in court on Thursday.
She is expected to be indicted with her son and Jesse Hamilton, an ally of Mayor Adams.
These charges are distinct from her ongoing bribery case involving real estate investors.
Hamilton is under scrutiny for his involvement in city leasing decisions, including a contentious lease change.
The Argento siblings, who opposed a city project, may also be indicted, with their lawyers asserting the charges are baseless.

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Ingrid Lewis-Martin faces new corruption charges for accepting luxury dinners in exchange for political favors, to be presented in court on Thursday.
She is expected to be indicted with her son and Jesse Hamilton, an ally of Mayor Adams.
These charges are distinct from her ongoing bribery case involving real estate investors.
Hamilton is under scrutiny for his involvement in city leasing decisions, including a contentious lease change.
The Argento siblings, who opposed a city project, may also be indicted, with their lawyers asserting the charges are baseless.