Former Aide To Eric Adams Charged With Witness Tampering, Destroying Evidence

Summary

• Former NYC official charged with witness tampering and destroying evidence in federal investigation related to Mayor Eric Adams’ bribery indictment
• Mohamed Bahi is accused of telling individuals to lie to the FBI and deleting encrypted messages related to the case
• Several high-profile exits from Adams’ administration, including First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright
• Adams has pleaded not guilty to charges of accepting illegal donations and seeking bribes from foreign interests