A former New York City official was arrested yesterday and charged with witness tampering and destroying evidence tied to an ongoing federal probe surrounding Mayor Eric Adams (D) and his administration.
Mohamed Bahi, who served as a senior community affairs liaison and resigned Monday, is the latest person in a growing number of Adams administration officials who have resigned or either been fired, charged, or investigated (see visual guide). Bahi's federal charges stem from illegal contributions to Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign as well as allegedly deleting an encrypted messaging app (used to communicate with Adams and others) hours before federal authorities searched Bahi's home.
New York City's First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright also resigned yesterday, following the resignations of her husband, Schools Chancellor David Banks, and her brother-in-law, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks.
The latest developments come after Adams was indicted last month on charges including bribery and wire fraud. Adams has vowed to continue his term.
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