A federal judge in Manhattan has scheduled a hearing to address the Justice Department's request to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The judge, Dale E. Ho, ordered lawyers to explain the reasons behind the dismissal request and the impact of the mayor's consent.
The government's request to drop the charges came after a week of turmoil that saw resignations from top prosecutors in Washington and New York who disagreed with seeking dismissal. Judge Ho emphasized the judiciary's independent obligations once the government involves the court in a case.
