Judge Permanently Dismisses Criminal Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

A federal judge has dismissed the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams with prejudice, ensuring the charges cannot be refiled in the future. This decision, made by Judge Dale Ho, follows a controversial request from the Justice Department, now under the Trump administration, which sparked significant backlash and resignations among federal prosecutors. The case, initially brought under the Biden administration, accused Adams of accepting bribes and illegal campaign contributions from Turkish officials in exchange for favors. The Justice Department had sought a dismissal without prejudice, which would have allowed potential re-indictment, leading to accusations of political leverage by Trump's administration. The dismissal comes amidst claims that Adams, a Democrat, was being targeted due to his criticisms of Biden's immigration policies and in light of Trump's efforts to restructure the Justice Department. The case's dismissal is expected to impact Adams's re-election campaign significantly.