U.S. Justice Department seeks dismissal of corruption charges against NYC Mayor Adams

The U.S. Justice Department has formally requested the dismissal of corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, prompting significant backlash from within the federal judiciary. Acting Deputy U.S. Attorney General Emil Bove justified the motion, asserting that the charges would hinder Adams's ability to address issues related to immigration and crime. This move has led to the resignation of at least seven prosecutors, including Manhattan's interim U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon, who condemned the directive as a misuse of prosecutorial power. The case is now under consideration by Judge Dale E. Ho, who could view the request as politically motivated. While Adams has denied any wrongdoing, the controversy surrounding the dismissal request has sparked calls for his resignation from some city officials. The situation highlights deep divisions within the Justice Department regarding the handling of politically sensitive cases.