A judge on Wednesday dismissed federal corruption charges against Eric Adams, ending the first criminal case against a New York City mayor in modern history and underscoring how prosecutorial power is being used to advance President Trump’s agenda.
Judge Ends Eric Adams Case, but Says U.S. Cannot Use Charges as Leverage
Source: New York Times |
Author: William K. Rashbaum, Benjamin Weiser and Jonah E. Bromwich |
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The judge, Dale E. Ho, refused to let the government leave open the prospect of reinstating corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams. But his decision recognized the president’s power to determine the fate of prosecutions.
Summary
Judge Ends Eric Adams Case, but Says U.S. Cannot Use Charges as Leverage. The judge, Dale E. Ho, refused to let the government leave open the prospect of reinstating corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams. But his decision recognized the president’s power to determine the fate of prosecutions.
