Source: Fortune.com
Summary
Frank Carone, a former chief of staff to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has been arrested along with several others as part of an investigation into an alleged bribery scheme involving a city contract. Carone’s lawyer has called the indictment “weak” and “based on purely circumstantial evidence.” The arrest is part of a larger investigation that has also led to searches of the homes of current and former NYPD leaders.
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The announcement sounds familiar.
Frank Carone’s arrest is the latest development in a long-running investigation into corruption in New York City. The charges against him include bribery and fraud. Carone’s lawyer has expressed confidence in his client’s innocence, calling the indictment “weak.” Meanwhile, federal agents have searched the homes of current and former NYPD leaders as part of a separate investigation. The investigations are a reminder that corruption can reach the highest levels of power.
Author: Evan Null
