Former U.S. Solicitor General Urges Federal Judge to Permanently Dismiss Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor, Eric Adams
NEW YORK — A federal judge was urged on Friday by a former U.S. solicitor general to approve a government motion to dismiss current corruption allegations against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, while also preventing the possibility of future charges. Paul Clement, who served as solicitor general during George W. Bush’s presidency, made the case that re-indictment potential would unjustly shadow over Adams, complicating his public service duties. Clement was assigned two weeks prior by Judge Dale E. Ho to assist in adjudicating the matter. His legal brief expressed ample grounds to terminate the … Read more