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 corruption case against New York’s mayor presents her with a pivotal choice.
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.
The DOJ Was Right to Dismiss the Case Against Eric Adams
Now he can make his case to the electorate without the threat of prison hanging over his head.
Adams May Get His Charges Dropped, but His Re-election Fight Remains
It is unclear if the request to drop the indictment against the New York City mayor will sway enough disaffected voters to his side.
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,
New Yorkers react to the DOJ ordering charges to be dropped against Mayor Eric Adams
New Yorkers were critical and said it was "inevitable" to learn the Dept. of Justice had ordered prosecutors to drop charges against Mayor Eric Adams.
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,
Trump’s Justice Department moves to drop charges against Eric Adams
The DOJ has directed Manhattan prosecutors to nix the five-count bribery case after months of overtures by the mayor.
Officials criticize DOJ move to dismiss federal charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
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
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.
Border czar Tom Homan says he’s meeting with Eric Adams Thursday – will try to hammer out agreement on arresting, deporting illegal migrants
President Trump’s border czar Tom Homan revealed Tuesday that he will meet with Eric Adams later this week in an effort to ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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 ...
DOJ meets with NYC Mayor Eric Adams' lawyers about dropping corruption case, source says
Justice Department lawyers met with New York City Mayor Eric Adams' defense team and federal prosecutors on Friday to discuss ...
Adams pivots to reelection mode after Trump’s DOJ moves to drop his case
A wounded Mayor Eric Adams made the case for his reelection Tuesday following the Department of Justice’s order to drop his ...