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Ex-Watergate prosecutor urges judge to reject request to drop charges against NYC mayor

  • A former Watergate prosecutor urged the federal judge to assign a special counsel in the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, claiming the public's interest is not represented after the DOJ requested to drop charges.
  • Congressional Democrats, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, expressed concerns that the DOJ's actions put Adams under the control of the Trump administration.
  • Adams faces charges for accepting over $100,000 in illegal contributions, which he has pleaded not guilty to, according to reports.
  • Congressperson Amy Klobuchar called the DOJ's decision a 'major assault on the justice system,' highlighting the potential corruption involved.
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Ex-Watergate prosecutor calls for special counsel in NYC Mayor Adams corruption case

Former prosecutor Nathanial Akerman urged a federal judge overseeing the prosecution of NYC Mayor Adams to appoint a special counsel to review the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) abrupt request to drop charges on Monday. Akerman was a former Watergate prosecutor and this comes amid growing scrutiny of the DOJ’s handling of the case. The motion was filed on behalf of the nonpartisan group Common Cause, arguing that the DOJ’s dismissal bid risks …

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams, DOJ Ordered To Appear In Court Over Charges’ Dismissal

Adams and Department of Justice officials were ordered to address the government’s motion to drop his criminal charges.

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Judge orders hearing over Trump DOJ's bid to toss Eric Adams case

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered US prosecutors to appear in court this week to address why they are seeking

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Judge orders Mayor Eric Adams, DOJ lawyers to appear in court to explain case dismissal request

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Ex-Watergate prosecutor urges judge to reject request to drop charges against NYC mayor

A former Watergate prosecutor has urged the federal judge presiding over the prosecution of New York City Mayor Eric Adams to assign a special counsel to help decide how to

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Ex-Watergate Prosecutor Asks Judge to Reject Bid to Drop Charges Against New York Mayor

In a new court filing, a former member of the Watergate prosecution team urged a federal judge not to grant the Trump administration’s request to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Former prosecutor Nick Akerman told U.S. District Judge Dale Ho that the charges should not be dismissed because of evidence that indicates the request stems from “a corrupt quid pro quo scheme.” He pointed to Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern Di…

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