Queens hotel owner indicted in Adams-era corruption case can go to World Cup, judge says

Frank Carone, ex-Eric Adams aide, raises eyebrows as he pushes for fast-approaching August trial date in city contract bribery case

Frank Carone, former top aide to ex-Mayor Eric Adams who was indicted last week over allegedly taking bribes to manipulate a city contract, said on Wednesday he wants a trial as quickly as possible. Carone pushed for an Aug. 24 trial start date — a position the federal judge presiding over his case found hard to believe would be carried out.  It’s an uncommon position for someone in Carone’s position to take. While U.S. gives law a person the ri…

Queens hotel owner indicted in Adams-era corruption case can go to World Cup, judge says

Frank Carone, second from left, leaves court with his attorneys Wednesday. Federal prosecutors say Yan Po Zhu bribed former Eric Adams aide Frank Carone in exchange for a city contract. [ more › ]