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Who is Danielle Sassoon, the acting US attorney in New York who quit amid directive to drop Eric Adams corruption case?

Danielle Sassoon, who resigned from her position as Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, oversaw all investigations into federal crimes in the Southern District of New York, including the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams that the Trump administration has directed be dropped.

Who is Danielle Sassoon, the prosecutor who stood up to Trump's DOJ over Eric Adams' case?

When Danielle Sassoon's college newspaper asked her two decades ago for three words she would use to describe herself, the first word the future lawyer said was "independent."

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In Eric Adams case, a Jewish prosecutor stood up to Donald Trump

It happened some decades ago, when Elie Wiesel stood up to then-President Ronald Reagan when he was about to visit the German military cemetery in Bitburg, which contained the graves of SS members. But since then, there has been far too little public chutzpah from Jewish leaders.

Gov. Kathy Hochul remove NYC Mayor Eric Adams from office

Eric Adams Controversy: Hochul Mulls Removing Adams From Office After Four Deputy Mayors Resign

At least seven lawyers quit the Justice Department rather than comply with the request to drop the charges against Adams.

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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul under pressure to remove embattled NYC Mayor Eric Adams from office

Adams has also faced calls to resign since federal prosecutors brought a five-count criminal indictment against him in September.

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Four NYC Deputy Mayors Resign Over Federal Involvement in Adams Case

Their actions follow the resignation of U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon and five high-ranking Justice Department officials last week.

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Danielle Sassoon’s Letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Annotated

Danielle R. Sassoon, who resigned Thursday as Manhattan’s U.S. attorney, writes to Attorney General Pam Bondi to explain her ...

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What Happens Next in the Eric Adams Case? It’s Up to One Judge.

Judge Ho will have a hearing on Wednesday to determine whether to accept the DOJ's motion to dismiss the case against the New York City mayor.

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Judge sets Wednesday hearing in motion to dismiss case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

NEW YORK (AP) — A Wednesday hearing in the prosecution of New York City Mayor Eric Adams was set by the judge presiding over ...

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Judge orders Mayor Eric Adams, DOJ lawyers to appear in court to explain case dismissal request

President Donald Trump says he did not ask the Department of Justice to seek a dismissal of criminal charges against New York ...

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The Letter From Emil Bove Accepting Danielle Sassoon’s Resignation, Annotated

A letter from Emil Bove III, acting deputy attorney general, accepting the resignation of Danielle R. Sassoon, Manhattan’s ...

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