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Judge Dismisses Corruption Case Against NY Mayor

New York City Mayor Eric Adams saw the charges against him dropped with prejudice, meaning they cannot be reopened (Credit: AFP)

A US judge on Wednesday permanently dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, weeks after President Donald Trump's administration pushed to stop the unprecedented prosecution.

Judge Dale Ho agreed to grant the Justice Department's proposed motion to dismiss the indictments, but was critical of its arguments and closed the door on it being able to reopen the case against Adams.

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