Who is Danielle Sassoon, the prosecutor who stood up to Trump's DOJ over Eric Adams' case?
When Danielle Sassoon's college newspaper asked her two decades ago for three words she would use to describe herself, the first word the future lawyer said was "independent." On Thursday, Sassoon dem
DOJ order to drop Eric Adams case sparks at least 6 prosecutors to resign
Mass resignations among leading federal prosecutors are rare, but that's what happened in the DOJ's handling of the New York City mayor's case.
Trump DOJ’s Push to Toss Adams Case Fuels Clash With Prosecutors
Manhattan’s chief federal prosecutor and senior Justice Department officials in Washington resigned rather than carry out an order to drop a corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, defying the wishes of President Donald Trump.
Manhattan U.S. Attorney resigns after Trump DOJ order to drop case against Mayor Adams
The stunning development comes amid widespread speculation as to whether she would follow through on the directive and after Trump placed her in the top job role in an acting capacity.
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.
Manhattan prosecutor told to drop Eric Adams case resigns, report says
Danielle Sassoon, who was pursuing a five-count bribery case against the New York City mayor, was instructed to nix the case by top Trump officials.
Top N.Y. prosecutor, others resign after order to drop Eric Adams case
Five other Justice Department officials also submitted resignations, gutting the Public Integrity Section, which investigates public officials and election crimes.
NY's top federal prosecutor, several DOJ officials resign over Mayor Eric Adams' case
Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, submitted her resignation Thursday, according to letters obtained by ABC News.
‘He’s on a leash’: Trump DOJ ordering federal prosecutors to drop Adams charges a 'quid pro quo'?
A top federal prosecutor in New York has resigned after being told to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Joy Reid and her panel discuss.
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