The indictment alleges the contractors 'planned to use the contributions as leverage in potential future requests of the Mayor's Office.'
Six people were indicted Friday in what prosecutors call a scheme to send campaign money to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Lauren Glassberg has the details.Six people were indicted Friday in what prosecutors call a scheme to send campaign money to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
The indictment alleges the defendants wanted to give out money orders to people who would then donate to the campaign -- and then the money would be matched by public funds. So a $250 donation would garner a $2,000 match. Neither the mayor nor his campaign were charged, and in a statement, a spokesperson for the campaign thanked the Manhattan District Attorney's Office "for their hard work on behalf of taxpayers."
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