Sabrina Carpenter Jokes About Her Role in Eric Adams’ Federal Investigation | E! New s

Sabrina Carpenter reveals she may have had a role in Eric Adams's indictment. After online theories start circulating that Sabrina's music video kickstarted the investigation for the New York City mayor, the Espresso singer pauses her show at Madison Square Garden and jokes with the crowd, quote, damn what now? Should we talk about how I got the mayor indicted or, as some remember, Adams was charged with bribery and wire fraud scheme that allegedly took place over 10 years, according to the unsealed indictment obtained by NBC News. Prosecutors allege that Adams had sought and accepted luxury international travel as well as illegal contributions for his 2021 mayoral campaign. And the singer's 2023 music video may have had something to do with the investigation. Sabrina filmed several risqué church with approval from Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello. However, after filming, Gigantiello was demoted and stripped of his administrative duties by Bishop Robert Brennan, with Gigantiello adding he was, quote, not aware of the video's inappropriate content, according to an email from Gigantiello to the New York Times. Additionally, according to the which led to a, quote, broader administrative review of the parish possibly led to a connection between the parish and Adams. Sources familiar with the matter told NBC New York federal investigators issued a subpoena on September 20th to Gigantiello's parish due to his business dealings with Adams's former chief of staff, Frank Carone. And in response to the alleged investigation, a spokesperson for the Brooklyn Diocese that oversees the Williamsburg Parish told NBC New York, quote, the diocese is fully committed to cooperating with law enforcement in all investigations, including of conduct at individual parishes or involving any priests. Carone states he was, quote, unaware of any investigation connected to him, while Gigantiello declined to comment to NBC New York. Back in 2023, Sabrina made it clear that she and her team took the proper steps to secure the church for her music video, telling Variety, we got approval in advance. Cheekily adding, and Jesus was a carpenter.