Manhattan DA's Office News

Manhattan DA Forges Ahead With Corruption Case Against Former Top Advisor to Mayor Adams

March 27, 2025, 6:16 p.m.March 27, 2025, 6:16 p.m.

Prosecutors revealed a grand jury is continuing to hear evidence against Ingrid Lewis-Martin and her indicted co-conspirators, including records related to the city’s former Buildings Commissioner.

CUNY

DA Drops Charges Against Seven CUNY Students and Staff Arrested at Pro-Palestinian Occupation

June 12, 2024, 5:36 p.m.June 13, 2024, 9:07 a.m.

But the Manhattan District Attorney is continuing to pursue felony charges against other demonstrators arrested at the same protest.

Public Housing

Top NYCHA Chiefs Repeatedly Rejected New Rules to Curb Corrupt Contracts

Feb. 12, 2024, 5:00 a.m.Feb. 12, 2024, 11:10 a.m.

The federal takedown of public housing superintendents for alleged bribery focuses on low-level employees. But NYCHA bosses had been warned for years — and spurned proposed reforms.

Mayor Eric Adams' advisor Tim Pearson, right, walked away from the Midtown Touro migrant shelter after security guards tried to refuse him entry.

Manhattan DA's Office

Manhattan DA Drops Charges Against Guard Arrested After Tussle with Adams Advisor Tim Pearson

Oct. 27, 2023, 3:36 p.m.Oct. 28, 2023, 1:02 a.m.

After interviewing a dozen witnesses and reviewing video footage, prosecutors decided they couldn’t prove a case.

Eric Adams

Tow Truck Guy Charged With Bribing Adams Aide Prevailed on City Hall to Cancel Rival’s License

Sept. 26, 2023, 4:49 p.m.Sept. 26, 2023, 8:54 p.m.

An Adams campaign fundraiser under prosecution for allegedly bribing a top city official pushed City Hall to eliminate a competitor — even after a judge ruled removal “too harsh.”

Manhattan DA's Office

Former Prosecutor Grilled at Construction Accident Trial Over Evidence Defense Should Have Received

June 29, 2023, 9:19 p.m.June 29, 2023, 9:23 p.m.

During intense questioning by a former colleague, the one-time head of the Manhattan DA’s construction unit said she had “no recollection” of a dismissed Buildings Department summons.

Criminal Justice

A Long Trial Puts a Focus on Who’s to Blame for a Disastrous Construction Accident

June 28, 2023, 5:01 a.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 8:06 a.m.

In a rare occurrence, two supervisors face criminal charges over injuries that disabled two workers at an East Harlem building site.

Trump istration

Trump Lawyer Joe Tacopina Has a History of Clients Who Claimed He Betrayed Them

April 3, 2023, 8:29 p.m.April 4, 2023, 9:22 a.m.

Ex-NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik is not the only client who sued the outspoken attorney, alleging he put his interests above theirs.

Manhattan

Mayor Adams Warns ‘Rabble Ros’ Ahead of Trump Court Circus in Manhattan

April 3, 2023, 3:55 p.m.April 3, 2023, 7:48 p.m.

While there are no specific or credible threats, according to the police commissioner, the city is preparing for the worst — and so are some vendors who work outside of the courthouse.

Manhattan DA's Office

Furor Erupts Inside Manhattan DA’s Office Over Dismissal of Perjury Case Against Ex-NYPD Detective

Feb. 8, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Feb. 8, 2023, 1:32 p.m.

District Attorney Alvin Bragg called an emergency meeting and faced tough questions over the office’s handling of the case.

Manhattan DA’s Office

Manhattan DA Forges Ahead With Corruption Case Against Former Top Advisor to Mayor Adams

DA Drops Charges Against Seven CUNY Students and Staff Arrested at Pro-Palestinian Occupation

Top NYCHA Chiefs Repeatedly Rejected New Rules to Curb Corrupt Contracts

Manhattan DA Drops Charges Against Guard Arrested After Tussle with Adams Advisor Tim Pearson

Tow Truck Guy Charged With Bribing Adams Aide Prevailed on City Hall to Cancel Rival’s License

Former Prosecutor Grilled at Construction Accident Trial Over Evidence Defense Should Have Received

A Long Trial Puts a Focus on Who’s to Blame for a Disastrous Construction Accident

Trump Lawyer Joe Tacopina Has a History of Clients Who Claimed He Betrayed Them

Mayor Adams Warns ‘Rabble Ros’ Ahead of Trump Court Circus in Manhattan

Furor Erupts Inside Manhattan DA’s Office Over Dismissal of Perjury Case Against Ex-NYPD Detective

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