In a compelling legal filing, Mayor Eric Adams' defense attorney, Alex Spiro, argues for the dismissal of the mayor's corruption case based on allegations of misconduct by former Manhattan prosecutors. Specifically, Spiro claims that leaks, including a letter from former acting US Attorney Danielle Sassoon, have unfairly damaged Adams' presumption of innocence, tainting any potential jury pool. Sassoon's assertions in her resignation letter suggest impropriety involving Adam's legal representation and potential charges. Spiro's motion seeks a resolution that prevents reindictment by the DOJ, contrasting with the agency's motion to dismiss without prejudice.
In her letter, Sassoon not only alleged that Spiro had offered Adams' cooperation with Trump's immigration crackdown to the DOJ in exchange for his legal reprieve but also revealed that federal prosecutors were on the verge of charging Adams with additional crimes.
Spiro implored federal District Judge Dale Ho to dismiss the case with prejudice, meaning the DOJ is waving its right to reindict Adams on the same charges.
The most appropriate recourse is to dismiss this case now and do so with prejudice, Spiro wrote. The recent government leaks provide this court with an irreparable damage.”
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