Eric Adams lowers brother's rank at NYPD amid nepotism concerns

New York City Mayor Eric Adams lowered the rank his brother will take in his administration amid concerns of favoritism.

While Bernard Adams, a former police sergeant, was set to serve as deputy commissioner for the New York Police Department, he will instead take on the lesser title of executive director of mayoral security and will play an integral role in protecting both his brother and city lawmakers, the mayor announced on Sunday.