Tony Herbert, an aide in the administration of former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly accepting thousands of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.
Federal prosecutors charged Herbert with “bribery in connection with two separate pay-to-play schemes,” ABC News noted.
NEWS: Former Eric Adams aide and community advocate Tony Herbert has been arrested and charged in an SDNY indictment with taking bribes and kickbacks, along with several fraud offenses. He’s set to appear in court later today. pic.twitter.com/DiO5RwNRRO
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ABC News has more:
Herbert was arrested Tuesday morning and entered a not guilty plea at his arraignment. He received a $50,000 recognizance bond and is due back in court on Jan. 30.
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