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DOJ files to dismiss Eric Adams corruption case after seven prosecutors resign in protest

The Justice Department has moved to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, prompting the resignations of at least seven federal prosecutors due to concerns over the decision's legality.
Sassoon, the acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, resigned, expressing concerns about the dismissal's implications in a memo to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Legal experts described the directive to dismiss the case against Adams as highly unusual, suggesting it could make him beholden to the Trump administration.
The dismissal negates any need for a potential pardon related to the case against Adams.

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Benzinga

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.

26 days ago·New York, United States

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CNN

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.

27 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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MSNBC

‘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.

27 days ago·United States

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Today

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.

27 days ago·United States

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Common Dreams

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."

27 days ago·United States

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