Unholy Alliances: A Closer Look at the Church-World Ties

In a shocking turn of events, federal investigators have issued a subpoena to a Brooklyn church, requesting information about possible business dealings between a high-ranking priest and a former chief of staff to Mayor Eric Adams. The investigation is still in its early stages, and neither the priest nor the former chief of staff have been accused of wrongdoing. So, what's behind this sudden interest in their financial dealings? The priest in question, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, has been a prominent figure in Brooklyn's Catholic community for many years. He's not only a priest but also a lawyer and a chef, having published a cookbook and even manufacturing his own line of pasta sauce. Gigantiello's love of cooking is well-known, and he often boasts about it on social media.Despite his laid-back persona, Gigantiello has made headlines in the past for allowing pop star Sabrina Carpenter to film a racy music video inside his church. The video caused quite a stir, with some critics accusing the priest of being too lenient. However, Gigantiello has maintained that the proceeds from the music video will be donated to charity. The former chief of staff, Frank Carone, has also been under scrutiny. He used to work for Mayor Adams but stepped down late last year to head up his re-election campaign. Carone is a lawyer who runs a private consulting firm, and his clients include some high-paying big corporations. So, what's behind the sudden interest in their financial dealings? Are they somehow connected to the various federal probes that have been launched against Mayor Adams' administration? The truth is, we don't know for sure yet, but one thing is certain: this story is going to get a whole lot more interesting as it unfolds.