Frank Carone, Longtime Eric Adams Associate, Is Arrested in Bribery Scheme

Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former Mayor Eric Adams, has been arrested by Brooklyn federal prosecutors. Carone, his brother, and two other individuals face charges in a corruption indictment involving a bribery scheme. This legal action occurs while the FBI and NYPD continue separate investigations into bribery involving former NYPD officials. The federal probe targets multiple individuals, marking a significant legal development concerning the former administration's associates and city officials.