“RIP Bitch”: How a Sabrina Carpenter Video Played a Role in the Indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Back in October 2023, Carpenter released the video “Feather” to destroy the terror of the Diocese of Brooklyn. With Gigantiello's blessing, Carpenter had filmed parts of the video inside the Church of the Annunciation itself, decorating the altar with pastel-colored fabrics, iridescent crosses and a series of coffins, one of which bore the slogan “RIP Bitch.” The diocese said at the time that it was “appalled” by the video and the decision to allow Carpenter to film in the church, which demoted Gigantiello from his position as priest in the diocese but allowed him to continue his job as pastor keep. The Bishop of Brooklyn, Robert Brennan, later completely rededicated the site because apparently Sabrina Carpenter's little black tulle dress opened a gateway straight to hell. (We don't see what the big deal was – the crucifix in the opening was positioned sidewaysnot upside down!)

This was announced by representatives of the diocese post This week it was announced that the subpoenas against Gigantiello and Carone are related to the church's own investigation into Gigantiello in connection with the “Feather” video. Sources declined further comment, saying the review was “still ongoing,” but said the church was “fully committed to cooperating with law enforcement in any investigation, including conduct in individual parishes or involvement.” of a priest.” This could be bad news for Gigantiello, Adams, And Carone, all three of whom were seen eating together in a photo she obtained post. Adams and his allies have denied any wrongdoing; Former Brooklyn Democratic Party Chairman Frank Seddio, a former Gigantiello parishioner, claimed in a statement to Politico that the charges were brought only “to embarrass Adams.”

It's crazy to imagine that Eric Adams' long-awaited downfall was brought about in part by the carefully manicured hands of Sabrina Carpenter – but given the wide net investigators have cast, such a thing may have been inevitable. Earlier this month, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban resigned from his post not long after investigators confiscated his cellphone; On Tuesday, Interim Commissioner Thomas Donlon's home was also searched and documents seized that Donlon claimed were 20 years old and “unrelated” to his position with the NYPD.

Several LGBTQ+ lawmakers in New York have called on Adams to resign in light of his indictment. Queens Councilwoman and co-chair of the borough council's LGBTQ+ caucus, Tiffany Cabán, said in a statement posted on social media Wednesday that Adams is “unable to lead and govern effectively.” Brooklyn Councilman Chi Ossé also called on Adams to resign from his position in a video posted this week on X, formerly Twitter.

“Eric Adams must resign as mayor of New York City,” Ossé said as he walked through a New York subway station. “This city of nine million needs someone to steer the ship, and now it’s clear it can’t be corrupt cop Eric Adams.”

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