The article discusses the crisis within the Department of Justice (DOJ) due to political pressures from the Trump administration. Seven lawyers, including the interim U.S. attorney, resigned rather than comply with directives to dismiss charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, claiming that political motivations were behind the request. The situation highlights the importance of maintaining the DOJ's independence from partisan politics, emphasizing that criminal cases should not be influenced by political gains. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove faced criticism for their roles in this conflict.
A criminal case is not a chit. It's not something you trade in exchange for political favors.
Sassoon was directed to dismiss the case...not because of the merits...but on the grounds that the charges were politically motivated.
#department-of-justice #political-independence #trump-administration #legal-ethics #public-corruption
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