The Justice Department ordered Manhattan prosecutors to drop the bribery case against Mayor Eric Adams, citing political reasons. In response, acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon resigned just a month into her role, but did not mention the case in her resignation letter. Other top officials, John Keller and Kevin Driscoll, also resigned as tensions mounted over the handling of the case. Deputy attorney Emil Bove criticized Sassoon for her refusal to comply with directives, leading to potential investigations and administrative leave for the involved prosecutors.
Sassoon's resignation likely clears the way for Adams's case to be officially dropped, a decision fueled by political rather than legal motivations.
Bove stated that Sassoon had "lost sight" of her oath, indicating severe internal discord over the prosecution's direction.
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