New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ former chief advisor was accused of accepting thousands of dollars in bribes, the latest in a long string of corruption scandals involving the mayor’s inner circle as he seeks reelection in November.

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, a longtime adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, is facing more federal charges in four separate indictments, the Manhattan District Attorney's office announced Thursday. Lewis-Martin is now charged with four counts of conspiracy in the fourth degree and four counts of bribe receiving in the second degree.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief adviser allegedly collected thousands of dollars and other benefits in a series of bribery schemes while working for the city, according to new indictments.