Federal Judge Summons DOJ to Explain Controversial Dismissal of New York Mayor’s Corruption Case Amid Allegations of Political Deals
New York, NY – A federal judge in Manhattan has demanded that Justice Department officials come forward to clarify their intentions for requesting the dismissal of a high-profile public corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The hearing, scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, will focus on the merits and implications of the mayor’s agreement to the dismissal and the proposed procedures for processing the motion. U.S. District Judge Dale Ho emphasized that the decision by federal prosecutors does not automatically influence the court’s choice. The move to drop the charges has drawn sharp criticism, … Read more