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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

Judge throws out Eric Adams corruption case and sides with Trump’s DOJ

A federal judge in New York permanently dismissed the corruption and bribery charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday morning, siding with President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice.

In a lengthy order, Judge Dale E. Ho said he would dismiss the case but rejected the government’s request to dismiss the charges without prejudice – which would have allowed federal prosecutors to bring the charges again.

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