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.
Justice Department orders charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams dismissed
The mayor was charged with bribery, fraud and other counts. Legal experts questioned the Trump administration’s justification for the move, and one law enforcement official called the order “transparent corruption.
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.
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 dropping the corruption case against him, a source tells CBS News.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Justice Dept. Tells Prosecutors to Drop Federal Corruption Case Against Eric Adams
The request to dismiss the charges against Mayor Eric Adams of New York raised questions about the independence of federal ...
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 ...
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 ...