Federal Prosecutors Resign as DOJ Pushes to Drop Criminal Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

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The Department of Justice motioned to dismiss the criminal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams after seven federal prosecutors resigned in protest. The DOJ requested Manhattan federal court Judge Dale Ho to dismiss the case without prejudice, allowing for possible refiling in the future. Concerns have emerged that President Donald Trump may use this as leverage to pressure Adams on immigration policies. Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon resigned over the order, calling it an ethical issue. Adams agreed to allow federal immigration agents access to Riker’s Island shortly after. Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove justified the dismissal, citing risks to public safety and election integrity.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02The Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss the criminal corruption case against

00:06New York City Mayor Eric Adams after seven federal prosecutors resigned in protest.

00:11DOJ requested Manhattan federal court Judge Dale Ho to dismiss the case without prejudice,

00:17allowing for possible refiling in the future. Concerns have emerged that President Donald

00:21Trump may use this as a leverage to pressure Adams on immigration policies.

00:26Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon resigned over the order, calling it an ethical

00:31issue. Adams agreed to allow federal immigration agents to access Rikers Island shortly after.

00:36Acting Deputy Attorney General Emile Bove justified the dismissal,

00:40citing risk to public safety and election integrity.

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