Order to drop New York Mayor Adams’ case roils Justice Department as high-ranking officials resign
https://apnews.com/article/new-york-city-us-attorney-0395055315864924a3a5cc9a808f76fd
Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, Danielle Sassoon, and five high-ranking Justice Department officials resigned Thursday after she refused an order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams — a stunning escalation in a dayslong standoff over the Trump administration prioritizing political aims over criminal culpability.
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https://apnews.com/article/new-york-city-us-attorney-0395055315864924a3a5cc9a808f76fd
Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, Danielle Sassoon, and five high-ranking Justice Department officials resigned Thursday after she refused an order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams — a stunning escalation in a dayslong standoff over the Trump administration prioritizing political aims over criminal culpability.
#Trump #Adams #DOJ #press
Manhattan US attorney resigns after refusing to drop case against Mayor Adams
Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, Danielle Sassoon, and five high-ranking Justice Department officials have resigned after she refused an order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.LARRY NEUMEISTER (AP News)