Justice Department moves to dismiss Eric Adams case after extraordinary internal revolt
The filing does not spell the end of the high-profile case. A federal court judge must approve the decision to drop the charges.
Democrats cheer conservative US attorney who resigned over Adams case
Several Democrats in both chambers of Congress celebrated the conservative U.S. attorney from the Southern District of New ...
Another New York federal prosecutor resigns over DOJ order to dismiss Eric Adams case
The battle between New York federal prosecutors and the Justice Department continued Friday following another resignation over the order to end Eric Adams' bribery case.
What to Make of the DOJ’s Attempt to Strong-Arm Its Prosecutors Into Dismissing the Eric Adams Charges
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Prosecutor in Mayor Adams case says only 'fool' or 'coward' would agree to dismiss charges
The prosecutor issued a scathing letter to acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove arguing only a "fool" or a "coward" would agree to sign off on the case's dismissal.
7th U.S. prosecutor quits as DOJ seeks to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
A seventh federal prosecutor resigned Friday after the Department of Justice ordered criminal corruption charges against New ...
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Cleveland Museum of Art to transfer famed bronze statue to New York DA
The Cleveland Museum of Art has agreed to transfer a statue that has been the subject of an ongoing dispute to the District ...
Cleveland Museum of Art to return to Turkey $20 million statue that New York authorities believe was looted
The Cleveland Museum of Art has agreed to return an ancient statue, "Draped Male Figure," to Turkey after new scientific ...
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Acting US attorney in Manhattan resigns after directive to drop case against Mayor Eric Adams
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigned Thursday rather than obey a Justice Department order to ...
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Manhattan US attorney resigns after refusing orders to drop case against NYC Mayor Adams
The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigned Thursday after being ordered by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.