A federal judge in New York City has ordered attorneys for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Mayor Eric Adams to appear in court Wednesday, February 18, 2025, to address the DOJ’s controversial decision to drop corruption charges against Adams. The ruling follows accusations of a quid pro quo arrangement between the mayor and…
A Justice Department directive to dismiss a corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has led to high-profile resignations within the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office and DOJ headquarters. The move has intensified concerns over political influence in federal prosecutions. Manhattan’s Interim U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon resigned Thursday, February 13, 2025, after refusing to…