Top Adams Aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin To Face More Charges: What To Know

NEW YORK CITY — Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a former top aide to Mayor Eric Adams, who has already been indicted on bribery offenses, is now expected to face additional charges on Thursday, according to her lawyer and reports.

Lewis-Martin's lawyer, Arthur Aidala, told reporters that the new charges — from the Manhattan District Attorney —are not related to her previous bribery case.

"Tomorrow, Ingrid Lewis-Martin will appear in Supreme Court, New York County. The District Attorney has refused to provide any details about the charges. 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," he said in a statement.

A spokesperson for the mayor told ABC 7 New York that the charges have nothing to do with him and "has not been accused of or implicated in any wrongdoing."

3 other individuals are expected to appear in Manhattan Supreme Court on Thursday to face charges, according to the report.

In Dec. 2024, Lewis-Martin was indicted and accused of taking bribes and money laundering along with her son, Glenn Martin II, and two real estate investors.

Lewis-Martin and her son "traded on the access and influence of her position" in exchange for money from real estate developers Raizada Vaid and Mayank Dwivedi who own properties including the Glass Ceiling, a rooftop bar near Herald Square, and the Hotel on Rivington on the Lower East Side, according to an unsealed indictment.

This is a developing story. This post may be updated.