DOJ Weighs Dropping Charges Against Mayor Adams

The Justice Department is considering dropping federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, as reported by multiple sources including The New York Times. These discussions involve high-level officials and Manhattan federal prosecutors, but no final decision has been made. Adams, who faces charges of bribery and campaign finance violations, has maintained his innocence and criticized the Biden administration's handling of the migrant crisis. Recently, Adams has aligned closely with President Donald Trump, attending his inauguration and meeting at Mar-a-Lago, which has sparked speculation about a potential pardon. Trump's administration has criticized the case against Adams as unfair and indicated a willingness to consider a pardon. Adams is scheduled for a trial in April 2025, with his legal defense led by Alex Spiro, a lawyer connected to Trump ally Elon Musk.