An NYPD detective assigned to Mayor Adams’ security detail is under investigation for allegedly delivering a cryptocurrency kidnapping victim to his captors. Two individuals, John Woeltz and William Duplessie, have been charged with kidnapping and torturing the victim to obtain his Bitcoin password. The detective, along with a second detective from the Narcotics Division, were placed on modified assignment pending the outcome of the investigation into their potential involvement. Both detectives reportedly secured off-duty employment through a private company, without the NYPD’s knowledge or approval.
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A 20-year-old Venezuelan asylum seeker and Ellis Prep High School student, Dylan, was detained by ICE following a court hearing, marking the first known arrest of a NYC public school student by the agency. ICE claims Dylan illegally entered the U.S. over a year ago and is subject to expedited removal, while his attorney contends he entered legally under existing Biden administration policies. Dylan’s mother reports her son is ill and has been transferred between multiple detention centers without medical care. Mayor Adams declined to intervene, citing legal limitations on coordinating with ICE on civil matters.
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FEMA has revoked over $80 million in grants from New York City, escalating a dispute over migrant shelter funding. A federal judge declined to halt the reclaiming of funds, which included a $59 million grant challenged by the Trump administration and a further $21.5 million award. Mayor Adams is exploring legal options and plans to discuss the matter with Trump administration officials, while the White House suggests the funds were misallocated. The funds were disbursed under the Biden administration but were later flagged by Elon Musk, prompting the action and the firing of four DHS employees involved in the transactions.
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Mayor Adams wrongly claimed undocumented immigrants lack constitutional due process rights, a statement refuted by legal experts who confirmed that the Constitution generally applies to all within U.S. borders. His assertion followed calls for immediate deportation of undocumented criminals, even before trial, and a desire to weaken the city’s sanctuary policies. This stance drew sharp criticism from immigrant advocates and public officials who accused him of fear-mongering and scapegoating migrants. Despite the city’s significant financial investment in supporting recent migrants, Adams maintains his position and seeks collaboration with Trump administration figures on stricter immigration enforcement.
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John Q. Hosedrinker