Mamdani Picks R. Kelly Prosecutor to Lead DOI

Mamdani Nominates Former Federal Prosecutor to Lead NYC Anti-Corruption Watchdog

Mayor Zohran Mamdani nominated on Thursday former federal prosecutor Nadia Shihata to serve as the city’s top anti-corruption watchdog, leading the Department of Investigation. Shihata, a top assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of New York for more than a decade, led the team who brought down R&B singer R. Kelly on racketeering charges in 2021.  During her tenure with the U.S. attorney’s office, she served mostly as first deputy chie…

Mamdani picks R. Kelly prosecutor to lead DOI

Nadia Shihata would be the first woman of color to lead the agency if she’s approved by the City Council, the mayor said.

Mamdani Appoints R. Kelly Prosecutor

(New York, NY) – Mayor Zohran Mamdani is now two months into his administration and he is still filling out key positions. Today, he announced his nomination as Commissioner for the Department of Investigation, Nadia Shihata. The DOI is the city’s independent watchdog agency tasked with investigating any corruption within the city government. Mamdani says this move will bring in a “new era of accountability” in government and restore public trus…

MAMDANI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor taps former prosecutor who took down R. Kelly to lead Department of Investigation

Thursday, Feb. 12, marks the 43rd day of Zohran Mamdani’s term as mayor. amNewYork is following Mamdani around his first 100 days in office as we closely track his progress on fulfilling campaign promises, appointing key leaders to government posts, and managing the city’s finances. Here’s a summary of what the mayor did. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday nominated former federal prosecutor Nadia Shihata to lead the city’s Department of Investiga…