US EditionDOJ files to dismiss Eric Adams corruption case after seven prosecutors resign in protest
- Federal prosecutors requested to drop the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams after several prosecutors resigned in protest.
- Mayor Eric Adams denied making any deal regarding his case's dismissal, emphasizing there was no quid pro quo.
- U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle criticized the DOJ's handling of the case, calling it a politically motivated "witch hunt."
- The case is now in the hands of Judge Dale Ho, who will decide whether to approve the dismissal request.
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Chaos at Justice Department as Trump-Backed Officials Push To Drop Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Adams Chaos at Justice Department as Trump-Backed Officials Push To Drop Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Adams
The Justice Department is in crisis after Trump-appointed officials pressured attorneys to drop a corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, sparking mass resignations.
Smerconish breaks down how prosecution moved to drop charges against Eric Adams
Michael Smerconish explains the turmoil inside the DOJ surrounding United States Attorney General Pam Bondi and federal prosecutors’ move to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams and looks at the “odd” relationship between Adams and President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan.
‘Real dismantling of Democracy’: Trump DOJ finds lawyer willing to file motion to dismiss Adams case
Donald Trump’s Justice Department has reportedly pressured prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, citing interference with the administration’s immigration priorities. This set off a wave of mass resignations. Joy Reid and her panel discuss.
DOJ to dismiss corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
The Justice Department moved to dismiss federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday. It comes after several federal prosecutors, including the lead attorney overseeing the case in Manhattan, have resigned after they refused to follow an order from the Justice Department to drop the charges. NBC’s Aaron Gilchrist reports for TODAY.
Trump Justice Department Moves to Complete 'Openly Corrupt Legal Bailout' of Eric Adams
U.S. President Donald Trump's Justice Department formally moved to drop charges against Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams after at least seven federal prosecutors resigned, refusing to carry out what's been described as an "openly corrupt legal bailout."
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