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Who is Danielle Sassoon, the US attorney who resigned rather than drop charges against Eric Adams?

Danielle Sassoon had served just three weeks as interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York when she penned a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi saying she could not follow a directive to drop the office’s corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

The Independent UK

Mayoral Candidates Looking to Oust Eric Adams Condemn His Decision to Reintroduce ICE to Rikers Island: 'Our Government Is Being Tested'

Mayor Eric Adams' decision to allow ICE onto Rikers Island has drawn sharp criticism from his mayoral challengers and legal experts.

Latin Times

Federal Prosecutor Resigns Over Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor

Federal prosecutor resigns over controversial effort to dismiss charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, raising concerns about integrity of legal process.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams tried to get out of his bribery case by offering a bribe, ex-prosecutor says

The No. 2 in the Justice Department had said the justification for dropping charges against Adams were so the mayor could help carry-out Trump’s agenda

The Independent UK

Eric Adams Rejects Stepping Down Over Allegations Of 'Quid Pro Quo' With Trump Admin: 'He's Stepping Up'

A City Hall spokesperson rejected calls from different officials following the resignation of prosecutors over the matter

Latin Times

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

A top federal prosecutor accused the DOJ of pressuring her office to drop charges against Eric Adams for his support of Trump's immigration policies.

Latin Times

NY Gov. Doesn't Rule Out Removing Eric Adams From Office Over Allegations of 'Quid Pro Quo' With Trump Admin

Kathy Hochul is the only official with power to remove the NYC mayor from office

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Under-pressure prosecutors ask to drop Eric Adams charges after seven resign

Veteran official puts name to withdrawal of corruption charges to avert further mass resignations by prosecutors

The Guardian - US

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Plus: Possible quid pro quo between the DOJ and Eric Adams, DEI in the federal government, and more...

Reason

New York Lawmaker Calls on Eric Adams to 'Be Removed' After Order to Dismiss His Indictment Triggers Mass Resignations

State Sen. Mike Gianaris said "Eric Adams is clearly compromised and can no longer be considered the legitimate leader of our city"

Latin Times

Pam Bondi's Order to Dismiss Eric Adams' Indictment Has Triggered 3 Times More Legal Resignations Than the Watergate Scandal

Other legal experts have drawn comparisons to past instances of executive overreach, such as the firing of FBI Director James Comey during Trump's first term

Latin Times

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"Make sure government officials know they can corruptly line their pockets so long as they kiss the ring?" - Check

Reason

Trump Administration Undermines Federal Government's Ability To Fight Corruption

The Trump administration's changes to fighting public corruption raise concerns among officials and experts.

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NYC Mayor Allows ICE Back Into Rikers Island Jail

Mayor Eric Adams allows ICE back into Rikers Island, sparking legal challenges and a shift in NYC's sanctuary policies.

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Reason

Invoking Scalia in the Sovereign District

Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove instructed Danielle Sassoon, the Acting U.S. Attorney for SDNY, to dismiss the indictment against New… The post Invoking Scalia in the Sovereign District appeared first on Reason.com.

The Guardian - US

‘Melt Ice’: protesters in New York rally against Trump’s anti-immigrant policies

Crowds, including undocumented people, take to streets in fierce show of resistance against immigration crackdowns

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Senior Justice Department Officials Resign Over Corruption Case Dismissal

Resignations of Justice Department officials over corruption case dismissal order for NYC Mayor Eric Adams raise concerns about political interference.

Salon

NY DOJ official resigns over Adams case

A conservative-aligned DOJ official quit before ending the five-count corruption case against NYC mayor Eric Adams

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3 Federal Prosecutors Resign After DOJ Ordered Them To Dismiss Charges Against Eric Adams: Officials

Three top federal prosecutors have resigned after the Department of Justice demanded they drop the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Latin Times

3 Federal Prosecutors Resign After DOJ Ordered Them to Dismiss Charges Against Eric Adams: Officials

Three top federal prosecutors have resigned after the Department of Justice demanded they drop the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

The Independent UK

NYC mayor to allow immigration officials to operate at Rikers jail after Trump border czar meeting

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he’ll allow federal immigration officials to operate at the city’s Rikers Island jail

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DOJ Sues NY Over Sanctuary Policies, Green Light Law

Explore the legal battles and collaborations between federal and state authorities in New York City regarding immigration enforcement policies and cooperation.

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Acting US Attorney For Southern District Of NY Resigns

Acting US attorney resigns amid pressure to drop charges against Mayor Eric Adams, raising concerns about legal system integrity.

The Independent UK

Republican federal prosecutor for Manhattan quits after being ordered to drop charges against Mayor Eric Adams

Acting U.S. attorney had not fulfilled Justice Department’s request to drop the charges against Adams for three days

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Border Czar And NYC Mayor Collaborate On Criminal Alien Crackdown

Border czar and NYC Mayor collaborate to address criminal aliens, emphasizing public safety and immigration reform.

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