Adams Aide to Plead Guilty in Fundraising Scandal

Mohamed Bahi, a former senior aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and his liaison to the Muslim community, is set to plead guilty to conspiracy charges related to a campaign fundraising scandal, as revealed by several federal court filings. Bahi was accused of organizing a straw donor scheme to funnel illegal contributions to Adams' campaign and applying for public matching funds under false pretenses. This plea indicates ongoing federal investigations into Mayor Adams, who has pleaded not guilty to related charges, including accepting illegal contributions and bribes. Previously arrested in October, Bahi's cooperation with prosecutors could further implicate Adams, as he allegedly had direct communications with the mayor about the scheme. The case has drawn attention to Adams' connections with Turkish government officials, and a related charge of witness tampering and obstruction against Bahi is still pending. The unfolding legal proceedings are significant as Adams' trial is scheduled for April, just ahead of his reelection campaign.