Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Chief of Staff Frank Carone Charged in Federal Bribery Case

Frank Carone, former chief of staff to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, has been charged by federal prosecutors in a bribery scheme along with his brother and two others. The investigation focuses on his business dealings and time at City Hall, with subpoenas issued to his consulting firm's clients. Carone has previously called the allegations "baseless," attributing the scrutiny to his political associations.

Federal bribery charges

• ▪Frank Carone’s brother and two other individuals were also charged in the case
• ▪Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have charged Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams, in connection with an alleged bribery scheme

Investigation scope

• ▪Subpoenas have been issued to clients of Frank Carone's consulting firm, including those in the real estate industry
• ▪The federal investigation is focused on Frank Carone’s business dealings and his time inside City Hall

Carone's defense response

• ▪Frank Carone has previously described corruption allegations against him as “baseless.”
• ▪Carone suggested any scrutiny was the result of his political associations and his background as “an Italian American who grew up in the streets of Canarsie.”