The Department of Justice has unexpectedly placed two Manhattan prosecutors, Andrew Rohrbach and Celia Cohen, on leave amid the controversial corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams. This move follows a similar action against two other prosecutors, Hagan Scotten and Derek Wikstrom, who reportedly resisted orders to dismiss the case, alleging that it represents a politically motivated prosecution. Scotten, who resigned after refusing the order, expressed concerns that such maneuvers would unjustly tie Adams to President Trump, ultimately undermining the integrity of prosecutorial discretion.
Andrew Rohrbach and Celia Cohen's abrupt removal from the Justice Department amid deep controversy signals serious implications for ongoing investigations and political accountability.
Hagan Scotten criticized the order to dismiss charges against Mayor Eric Adams, arguing it is a tactic to maintain his political dependency on Trump.
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