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M.B. Mack

Top Federal Prosecutor Accuses DOJ of Asking Eric Adams to Enforce Trump's Immigration Policies 'In Exchange' For Dismissing Corruption Charges: Report

Acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, Danielle Sassoon resigned in protest after claiming that Mayor Eric Adams' legal team had allegedly proposed a quid pro quo. (Credit: Getty Images)

A top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigned after alleging that the Department of Justice (DOJ) pressured her office to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams "in exchange" for his support of Trump administration immigration policies.

In September 2024, Adams was indicted on five counts related to bribery and campaign finance violations, with a trial initially set for April 2025, CBS News reported.

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