The Justice Department instructed the U.S. attorney in Manhattan to dismiss corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, who previously made history as the first modern mayor to be indicted. The directive, issued by acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove III, raises questions about the potential political implications amidst Adams's outreach to President Trump. Adams's legal challenges could impact his re-election campaign, and any decision to drop the charges must undergo judicial review by the overseeing judge, Dale Ho, who has limited power to refuse such a request.
On Monday, the Justice Department ordered federal prosecutors in Manhattan to drop the corruption charges against Adams, marking a significant turn in his legal battles.
Adams met with Trump near his Mar-a-Lago estate last month and attended Trump's inauguration a few days later, signaling a shift in political alliances.
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