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FBI Detains Mayor Adams' Mentor Carone Over Hotel Bribery

6/24/2026

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The FBI detained Frank Carone, Anthony Carone, and two suspects over a Brooklyn hotel contract.
Frank Carone, a lawyer and consultant, has served as counsel to the Brooklyn Democratic Party and mentor to Mayor Eric Adams.
Frank Carone said the probe reflects “stereotypical assumptions” about his Italian-American roots and Brooklyn upbringing.
A sealed indictment alleges a bribery scheme and sets the defendants to appear in Brooklyn court on Wednesday.

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The FBI detained Frank Carone, Anthony Carone, and two suspects over a Brooklyn hotel contract.
Frank Carone, a lawyer and consultant, has served as counsel to the Brooklyn Democratic Party and mentor to Mayor Eric Adams.
Frank Carone said the probe reflects “stereotypical assumptions” about his Italian-American roots and Brooklyn upbringing.
A sealed indictment alleges a bribery scheme and sets the defendants to appear in Brooklyn court on Wednesday.