Ex-NYPD Inspector Charged With Steering Illegal Donations to Mayor Adams’ Campaign

Six defendants were indicted for allegedly using straw donors to funnel money to Eric Adams' successful 2021 mayoral campaign.
The alleged scheme does not implicate Mayor Adams, who denied knowledge of the plot.
Dwayne Montgomery, a former police inspector, allegedly orchestrated the scheme to gain influence in city government.
The plot allegedly involved reimbursing straw donors and holding fundraisers to take advantage of the city's public campaign finance system.
The defendants, who include construction firm owners, pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy and grand larceny.