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Chief of staff to former NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged in federal bribery probe
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk AP via Scripps News Group , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points It is alleged that this person accepted large sums of money, over $100,000, in exchange for influencing the contract's award. A federal indictment has been unsealed, revealing charges against a former high-ranking official.
A federal indictment has been unsealed, revealing charges against a former high-ranking official. This individual, who served as chief of staff, is accused of wrongdoing related to a city contract.
The contract in question involved housing for migrants in a hotel. It is alleged that this person accepted large sums of money, over $100,000, in exchange for influencing the contract's award.
Further details about the indictment and charges are available from KXXV, the local ABC news affiliate. The investigation and charges are part of a federal probe into bribery.
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Category: safety Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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