Federal Documents Reveal Dismissed NYC Mayor Adams Corruption Case Details

Recently unsealed documents have shed new light on the federal corruption investigation into New York City Mayor Eric Adams, revealing that federal agents were actively seizing phones and seeking search warrants even as the Justice Department urged prosecutors to drop the case. The investigation, which began in August 2021 while Adams was Brooklyn borough president, focused on allegations of illegal campaign contributions and accepting free travel from individuals seeking influence, including a Turkish diplomat. Despite ongoing investigative efforts by Manhattan prosecutors, the DOJ leadership under the Trump administration ordered the charges dropped in February, citing concerns that the case impeded Adams' ability to assist with immigration enforcement efforts. This directive led to significant turmoil, with multiple federal prosecutors resigning in protest, including the top Manhattan federal prosecutor, Danielle Sassoon. A judge subsequently dismissed the case with prejudice, preventing refiling, and questioned the political motivations behind the DOJ's decision. Adams has denied wrongdoing, claiming the investigation was politically motivated, and plans to run for reelection as an independent.