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Justice Department asks court to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

The move, which comes after Adams was accused of cozying up to Trump, was expected but fiercely opposed by the federal prosecutors in Manhattan who brought the case

The Independent UK

DOJ Moves To Drop Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

DOJ requests dismissal of corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams amid internal disagreements and resignations.

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DOJ leader Emil Bove pushed other lawyers to drop Eric Adams case. Why didn’t he just do it himself?

The official in the Justice Department sent federal prosecutors in Manhattan and Washington, D.C., in a tailspin this week after demanding someone sign off on a motion to dismiss the criminal case against Eric Adams

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Border Czar Pledges to Return to NYC If Eric Adams 'Doesn't Come Through' With Improved ICE Relations

Trump-appointed Border Czar Tom Homan has stated that he will return to New York City if Mayor Eric Adams does not follow through on promises made aiming to further the Trump administration's immigration goals.

Latin Times

Trump Says Prosecutors Who Resigned in Eric Adams' Case Were 'All Being Dismissed Anyway'

Trump dismissed the resignations of federal prosecutors who refused to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, calling them inevitable departures amid allegations of political interference.

Latin Times

Democratic Congressman Slams Eric Adams' Broadcasted Partnership With Trump's Border Czar as 'Open, Naked Corruption'

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell blasts NYC Mayor Eric Adams' partnership with Trump's border czar as "open, naked corruption" amid DOJ resignations over Adams' dropped charges.

Latin Times

Trump Falsely Implies Prosecutors Were Political Appointees In NY Case

President Trump falsely implies career prosecutors were political appointees and would be dismissed regardless of resignation.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams To Let ICE Agents into Rikers Jail Complex, Signaling a Sharp Change in Sanctuary Laws

Adams is set to issue an executive order to allow federal immigration authorities into Rikers Island jail complex after meeting with Border Czar Tom Homan.

Latin Times

Prosecutor in case against Adams resigns

A prosecutor in the Department of Justice volunteered after the fiery resignation, hoping to spare his colleagues

Salon

Another prosecutor resigns in latest fallout from Justice Department turmoil over NYC mayor's case

Another key prosecutor has resigned in the Manhattan federal prosecutor's office as the fallout continues over the Justice Department's insistence that the criminal case against New York City's mayor be dropped

The Independent UK

Prosecutor Claims Only a 'Fool' or 'Coward' Would Dismiss Eric Adams' Charges in Scathing Resignation Letter

Another federal prosecutor resigned from their position after the Department of Justice dismissed all federal charges in the corruption case against Eric Adams.

Latin Times

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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The Independent UK

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

Latin Times

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.

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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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The Guardian - US

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

Reason

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

Latin Times

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

Reason

One Step Closer

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

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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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