Why Dropping Eric Adams' Case Is 'Dangerous'
The mayor was indicted in September on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery. Prosecutors alleged he accepted illegal campaign contributions and discounted travel from foreign nationals seeking to buy his influence while he was campaigning to become mayor. He had pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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.
DOJ tells prosecutors to drop charges against Eric Adams
In a memo, acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove instructed prosecutors to dismiss their five count indictment against Mayor Eric Adams.
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,
Officials criticize DOJ move to dismiss federal charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
New York City Mayor Eric Adams breaks his silence on Tuesday amid reports that DOJ had directed prosecutors to drop federal charges against him.
Eric Adams to hold press conference after DOJ orders NY prosecutors to drop case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is holding a news conference Tuesday, hours after a Department of Justice official said the agency ordered the corruption case against him to be dismissed. Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove instructed prosecutors for the Southern District of New York to dismiss all charges against the mayor,
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' lawyer criticizes corruption case after DOJ recommends dropping charges
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' attorney Alex Spiro criticized the mayor's corruption case after the DOJ recommended dropping the charges.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams addresses DOJ calls for corruption charges dropped. What to know
NYC's mayor gave an address after Donald Trump's Justice Department directed prosecutors to drop the charges against him amid ongoing scandal.
Federal prosecutors drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan say they’re dropping corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Eric Adams Case Tests an Ambitious Prosecutor’s Independence
Danielle R. Sassoon, Manhattan’s interim U.S. attorney, has built a life on conservative values. The order to drop the ...
NYC Mayor Adams’ lawyer takes victory lap after Trump DOJ orders feds to drop historic corruption case: ‘There is no looming threat’
Mayor Eric Adams’ lawyer took a victory lap Wednesday — hailing the Department of Justice for ordering Manhattan federal ...
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Justice Dept. discusses dropping corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, source says
NEW YORK - Senior Justice Department officials have held discussions with federal prosecutors in Manhattan about the ...
Manhattan D.A. Would Face Uphill Battle if He Took Adams Case
Now that the Justice Department has directed federal prosecutors to drop Eric Adams’s case, could Alvin L. Bragg’s office ...
Ex-Mayor Adams aide cuts deal to plead guilty in federal bribery case
The feds say Bahi, the mayor’s liaison to the Muslim community, is expected to plead guilty as part of the deal that his ...
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Trump Now Has Eric Adams on a Short Leash
The move also puts Adams on a short leash: He still could be hit with similar or additional charges if team Trump decides to ...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams will now be beholden to President Trump, critics say
The Department of Justice's order to end the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams​ has not come as a surprise to some city officials.
Mayor Adams to Top Commissioners: Don’t Criticize Trump, Don’t Interfere with Immigration Enforcement
After weeks of confusing messaging on ICE raids, the mayor ordered his staff to stifle criticism of the feds and that he ...
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Adams Told City Officials Not to Bash Trump or Interfere With ICE
The embattled mayor reportedly told his staff not to mess with federal immigration actions and to avoid public conflict with ...