Several former officials associated with ex-New York City Mayor Eric Adams have been charged with bribery and fraud. Tony Herbert, a former aide, faces multiple federal charges related to bribery and fraud schemes, including allegations of pocketing $16K in bribes and engaging in fraudulent activities during his tenure. The Southern District of New York has seen a surge of cases involving former city officials, with multiple aides indicted in connection to corruption scandals, raising questions about the integrity of city governance.