Discussions between Mayor Adams' legal team and Manhattan federal prosecutors, facilitated by Trump's new DOJ, aim to address corruption charges against Adams. Trump previously indicated willingness to consider a pardon but discussions are focused on possibly dropping the charges instead. Adams has publicly denied any wrongdoing, and his legal team is preparing for a federal trial. These negotiations highlight the interconnectedness between Trump's political maneuvering and Adams' legal challenges amid a backdrop of perceived 'weaponization' of the justice system.
"President Trump's new Department of Justice has opened talks between Mayor Adams' legal team and Manhattan federal prosecutors in relation to the corruption charges against him."
"Adams' legal team, led by Alex Spiro, is negotiating with the U.S. Attorney's Office aiming to have the charges dropped to avoid a pardon situation."
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