Brooklyn bar owner to file lawsuit, claims he was victim of City Hall-linked shakedown
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Shamel Kelly alleged he was a victim of a corrupt scheme involving a mayoral aide, Ray Martin, and the NYPD, claiming harassment over noise complaints.
Documents showed Kelly was asked for payments to resolve issues and after declining, he faced increased enforcement action that led to his business closure.
Kelly detailed a troubling connection between the mayor's office, an NYPD commissioner's brother, and his alleged extortion, highlighting systemic issues in administration.
His attorney emphasized the importance of Kelly's cooperation in the federal investigation to uncover the extent of the alleged corrupt activities.
Read at NBC New York
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