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Justice Department Dismisses Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

The Justice Department's dismissal of corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams raises concerns about leadership and loyalty within the department.

Full List of Prosecutors Who Have Resigned Following Trump's Attorney General's Order to Dismiss Eric Adams' Indictment

At least seven federal prosecutors have resigned in protest after Trump's Attorney General ordered the dismissal of corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, with accusations of political interference.

Latin Times · Feb 15, 2025

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 · Feb 14, 2025

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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.

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

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

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 · Feb 14, 2025

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.

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 · Feb 14, 2025

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 · Feb 14, 2025

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Reason · Feb 14, 2025

Estonians Plead Guilty To US Charges In $577 Mn Crypto Scheme

Two Estonian nationals have pleaded guilty to defrauding hundreds of thousands of people around the world in a $577 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, the Justice Department said Thursday.

International Business Times · Feb 14, 2025

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 · Feb 14, 2025

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 · Feb 14, 2025

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.

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.

International Business Times · Feb 13, 2025

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 · Feb 13, 2025

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.

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 · Feb 13, 2025

Manhattan US attorney resigns after refusing orders to drop case against New York City Mayor Adams

The U.S. attorney for Manhattan has resigned after she refused to succumb to pressure from the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against New York City’s mayor

Fortune · Feb 13, 2025

Who is Alexander Vinnik, the Bitcoin criminal Trump freed in a prisoner exchange with Russia?

The U.S. released the BTC-e founder this week in exchange for the release of American schoolteacher Marc Fogel.

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

Trump’s onslaught on checks and balances is ushering in a new age of political corruption, experts warn

From telling the Justice Department to stop enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to firing the head of the Office of Government Ethics, the new president’s actions have already raised alarms, writes Andrew Feinberg

Salon · Feb 13, 2025

Fed workers treated like whistleblowers

DOGE is giving all civil servants the whistleblower treatment

International Business Times · Feb 13, 2025

Pam Bondi Leads DOJ Lawsuit Challenging New York's 'Tip-Off' Immigration Provision

Bondi told reporters Wednesday that this provision required the Department of Motor Vehicles to notify undocumented immigrants when federal agencies requested their information.

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

New York Mayor Eric Adams considered running for reelection as a Republican: Report

The conversations ramped up as Donald Trump’s Justice Department announced its were dropping the corruption case against Adams, according to the report

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