Three federal prosecutors resigned from the Southern District of New York rather than express regret for refusing to dismiss charges against Mayor Eric Adams, following an order from the Trump administration's DOJ. The resignations signal a broader dissent within the department, where officials are increasingly concerned that legal and ethical obligations are being undermined by political directives. This event occurred concurrently with the appointment of a new Manhattan US Attorney, Jay Clayton, emphasizing the ongoing shifts within the DOJ. A total of eleven prosecutors have left in response to these pressures.
The three prosecutors chose to resign rather than admit wrongdoing for refusing to comply with the DOJ's order to dismiss corruption charges against Mayor Adams.
They asserted that demanding regret conflicts with their legal and ethical obligations, contrasting their commitment to upholding the law with the current DOJ's priorities.
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