DOJ Officials Resign Over Eric Adams Corruption Case Dismissal

The Justice Department is undergoing a significant upheaval following the decision to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, leading to the resignation of at least seven federal prosecutors. Key resignations include Hagan Scotten and Danielle Sassoon, who criticized the decision as potentially motivated by a quid pro quo arrangement involving Adams' support for Trump’s immigration policies. Sassoon's resignation letter expressed concerns about the integrity of the Justice Department, stating that the reasons for dismissing the case were not defensible in the public interest. The directive to dismiss the charges, issued by Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, has been met with resistance from department officials, highlighting a deep internal rift. Bove's meeting with prosecutors to discuss the dismissal underscored the pressure faced by staff within the department. This controversy is reminiscent of past political interference in legal proceedings, raising questions about the rule of law under the current administration.