Trump denies meddling in Eric Adams case as 6 top prosecutors quit over DOJ dismissal order
A top federal prosecutor in New York and two senior Department of Justice officials resigned after refusing a DOJ order to dismiss the pending criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams. Danielle Sassoon,
Dismissal of Eric Adams Case Represents Departure for DOJ
The U-turn has sent shock waves through the U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan, known for its independence from the Justice Department.
Dismissal order based on merits of case, says lawyer for Mayor Eric Adams
Eric Adams’ lawyer on Wednesday defended the Department of Justice's order to drop the mayor’s public corruption case, acknowledging he met with federal officials beforehand about immigration enforcement but denying the order came in exchange for help deporting migrants.
Trump DOJ Orders Prosecutors to Drop Charges Against New York Mayor Eric Adams
A memo said charges and investigations against Adams distracted the New York mayor from efforts to assist in the administration’s law-and-order priorities.
Top U.S. Prosecutors Resign After Order to Drop Eric Adams Case
The order to dismiss charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams triggered a series of departures from the Justice Department.
DOJ orders corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams be dismissed
The Department of Justice has ordered the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams to be dismissed, according to a department official.
Top Justice Department official orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams and halt the ongoing investigation.
Manhattan US Attorney resigns over 'rushed' DOJ process to drop charges against Eric Adams
Sassoon said federal prosecutors planned to charge Adams with destroying evidence and instructing others to do so, which would have added to his case.
Analysis-With Eric Adams Dismissal Order, Trump's DOJ Tests Office That Challenged Him
The U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York charged people in the president's orbit during Trump's first term. According to the U.S. Attorney at the time, Geoffrey Berman, SDNY also fended off pressure from Washington,
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Trump pardons upend massive Jan. 6 prosecution by freeing rioters and dismissing cases
WASHINGTON — Rioters locked up for their roles in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack were released while judges began dismissing dozens of pending cases ... s order upended the largest prosecution ...
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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 ...