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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Larry Neumeister and Michael R. Sisak

Judge deciding whether to let charges drop against NYC Mayor Eric Adams is about to get key advice

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A former U.S. solicitor general who was brought in to help a federal judge decide whether to accept a Justice Department request to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to submit written arguments Friday.

Judge Dale E. Ho in Manhattan appointed Paul Clement, who was solicitor general under President George W. Bush, two weeks ago to present arguments on the government’s request.

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