""These are ladies of integrity, ladies who have given their all to this community," said Orlando Findlayter, a Brooklyn pastor. "If they want to investigate, let them investigate, but no one should rush to judgment.""
"According to the search warrant, prosecutors are seeking information about whether the sisters received benefits in exchange for actions taken on behalf of BHRAGS Home Care Inc., a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that has received nearly $200 million in city contracts to open emergency shelters in recent years."
"The day after the investigation emerged publicly, federal prosecutors brought bribery charges against BHRAGS' executive director, its former board chairman and two subcontractors linked to the nonprofit."
A federal bribery investigation is underway involving New York City Council member Farah Louis and her sister, Debbie Louis, an aide to Governor Kathy Hochul. The investigation focuses on whether they accepted bribes for directing city funds to a nonprofit shelter provider. The sisters have not been charged with any crime. Supporters rallied to defend them, labeling the inquiry as baseless. The investigation follows bribery charges against executives linked to the nonprofit, but the Louis sisters are not mentioned in the indictment.
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