Carone and the others were expected to be arraigned in Brooklyn federal court later Wednesday.
New York Mayor Eric Adams asked a federal judge on Monday to drop criminal corruption charges before a political deadline this week
The Justice Department on Friday put three federal prosecutors in Manhattan on leave, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
A lawyer is recommending a federal judge dismiss the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams with prejudice, to prevent the potential of future prosecution from hanging like a "sword of Damocles" over him.
Instead of removing Mayor Adams from office, Hochul announced a series of oversight measures aimed at ensuring City Hall operates in the best interests of New Yorkers.
Manhattan federal Judge Dale E. Ho declined to rule immediately after hearing from the DOJ and Mayor Adams, saying he wanted to carefully review the "unusual situation."