Seventh Prosecutor Resigns in Eric Adams Corruption Case

The ongoing corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has led to significant turmoil within the Department of Justice, as multiple prosecutors resign in protest over orders to drop the charges. Assistant U.S. Attorney Hagan Scotten became the seventh prosecutor to resign, following former U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon's refusal to dismiss the case, citing concerns over political motivations from the Trump administration. Scotten's resignation letter criticized acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove for attempting to use the case as leverage to secure Adams's cooperation on immigration policies, emphasizing that such actions undermine legal ethics. Bove had argued that the prosecution would impede Adams's ability to implement Trump's immigration agenda. This internal conflict highlights a broader tension between DOJ leadership and its New York office, which has historically valued its independence. The situation remains fluid as the fallout from these resignations continues to unfold.