Former aide to Eric Adams arrested on federal bribery charges
ABC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Tony Herbert, a former official in NYC's Mayor's Office, was charged with bribery related to two pay-to-play schemes involving city contracts and financial assistance approvals.
- Herbert allegedly received $11,000 from a security company executive in exchange for securing contracts and $5,000 in kickbacks from a funeral home director for approving burial financial aid.
- He is also accused of filing false financial disclosures and submitting a fraudulent loan application for $20,000 under the Paycheck Protection Program.
- Herbert pleaded not guilty, was released on a $50,000 bond, and is scheduled to return to court on January 30.
- These charges come amid broader federal corruption investigations involving former Mayor Eric Adams' administration, including convictions
