"The warrant, signed March 19, seeks evidence of possible criminal violations involving Councilmember Farah Louis, a Brooklyn Democrat, and Debbie Louis, who serves as Hochul's assistant secretary of New York City intergovernmental affairs."
"In 2022, as an influx of asylum seekers began arriving in the city, the nonprofit expanded its mission to include emergency shelters for migrants and other homeless services."
"The warrant also seeks records of money transfers and communications between the officials and Edouardo St. Fort, a former New York Police Department sergeant who retired in 2023."
Federal prosecutors are investigating Councilmember Farah Louis and her sister Debbie Louis for possible bribery linked to city funds for a migrant shelter provider. The investigation includes Edu Hermelyn, related to a Brooklyn Democratic Party chair. The warrant seeks evidence of criminal violations and records of communications and money transfers. BHRAGS Home Care Inc., which expanded to provide migrant shelters, received over $200 million in contracts. Debbie Louis has been placed on leave amid the investigation.
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