Sabrina Carpenter’s “Feather” video linked to Eric Adams federal investigation

On Thursday, New York Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on charges of bribery, soliciting illegal foreign campaign contributions and wire fraud. Apparently Sabrina Carpenter’s raunchy church music video may have helped.

Last year, Carpenter’s music video “Feather” caused a stir. It took place in Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Annunciation Parish, and in typical Sabrina fashion, it was pretty racy. The parish’s pastor, Msgr. Jamie J. Gigantiello, who is also a New York City Fire Department chaplain, was subsequently removed from his administrative duties overseeing the church.

Last week, federal investigators issued a subpoena to the church seeking information about “business relationships” between Gigantiello and Adams’ former chief of staff, Frank Carone. The Diocese of Brooklyn confirmed the subpoena, saying, “It would be inappropriate to comment further on this review, which is ongoing.” The diocese is committed to cooperating with law enforcement in all investigations, including conduct in individual parishes or the Involvement of a priest.”

The New York Post and other media outlets point out that the statement appears to indicate that the “Feather” music video led to the federal investigation.

Rewatch the music video below.

I keep thinking about the time Eric Adams said the best concert he ever attended was the one where Curtis Mayfield was permanently paralyzed by falling lights pic.twitter.com/5aiPPQGrXB

– Kate (@Shortwoman93) September 18, 2024