Ingrid Lewis-Martin, former chief adviser to Mayor Eric Adams and a volunteer on his reelection campaign, will appear in court Thursday to face additional charges. Her lawyer, Arthur Aidala, said the Manhattan District Attorney's Office declined to provide details about the new charges. Aidala said Lewis-Martin has always served the city with integrity, will plead not guilty to every charge, and will request an expedited trial schedule. A mayoral spokesperson said Adams was not involved or implicated and that Lewis-Martin no longer works for the administration. Lewis-Martin and her son were previously charged with taking $100,000 in bribes; both pleaded not guilty. The Manhattan DA and the New York City Department of Investigation declined to comment.
Despite a lifetime of service as a law-abiding public servant, Ingrid is being forced to enter court with little information. What she does know is this: she has always served the City with integrity, and she will firmly plead not guilty to every charge. While the specifics remain unclear, Ingrid is certain of one thing -- she has broken no laws, and she is not guilty. We will be requesting an expedited trial schedule.
Mayor Adams was not involved in this matter and has not been accused of or implicated in any wrongdoing. He remains focused on what has always been his priority -- serving the 8.5 million New Yorkers who call this city home and making their city safer and more affordable every single day, Ingrid Lewis-Martin no longer works for this administration.
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