Top Justice Department official orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams
NEW YORK (AP) — A top official at the U.S. Department of Justice has ordered federal prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat who has cultivated a warm relationship with President Donald Trump.
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Live Updates: Justice Dept. Seeks to Drop Corruption Charges Against Eric Adams
The dismissal of the charges would, for now, end the case against New York City’s mayor, and raise questions about the administration of justice under President Trump.
DOJ orders corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams be dismissed
The Department of Justice has ordered the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams to be dismissed, according to a department official.
Justice Department moves to drop case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Adams has spent time with President Donald Trump recently, including meeting with him in South Florida and attending his inauguration.
Prosecutors ordered to drop case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams: report
Senior Trump administration Justice Department official Emil Bove has ordered federal prosecutors to drop criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Fox News reported Monday. This comes after weeks of speculation that the Trump administration might consider ending the case.
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.
DOJ seeks dismissal of corruption case against Eric Adams
The Department of Justice is seeking a dismissal of the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. A top DOJ official ordered federal prosecutors to drop the charges against the Democratic leader,
DOJ tells prosecutors to drop charges against Eric Adams
In a memo, acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove instructed prosecutors to dismiss their five count indictment against Mayor Eric Adams.
DOJ directs prosecutors to drop federal corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
A top official at the U.S. Department of Justice has ordered federal prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams and halt the ongoing investigation.
Eric Adams Curried Favor With Trump for Months
Mr. Adams has refrained from criticizing President Trump or his policies, even urging top aides not to do so, and has signaled a desire to work with the new administration.
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Eric Adams' attorney meets with Justice Department over future of federal case: Sources
Adams is the first sitting New York City mayor to be indicted. Mayor Eric Adams's criminal defense attorney was at Justice Department headquarters in Washington on Friday to discuss the future ...