NYC Mayor Eric Adams Seeks Dismissal of Corruption Charges, Alleges Justice Department Misconduct in Explosive Court Filing
New York, NY — In a significant legal move, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has requested a federal judge to reject the corruption charges against him, citing claims of prosecutorial misconduct. This plea comes amidst internal conflicts within the Justice Department regarding the viability of the case against Adams, a Democratic mayor who has maintained his innocence. Legal documents submitted to a Manhattan federal court allege that former U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon was improperly forced to consider resigning for her reluctance to drop the charges against Adams. She reportedly penned a resignation letter after … Read more