The U.S. Department of Justice has instructed Manhattan federal prosecutors to dismiss Mayor Eric Adams' corruption indictment. DOJ's Emil Bove highlighted that the charges were brought too close to the 2025 mayoral primary and could influence potential jurors and witnesses. Although Adams' attorney claimed the reevaluation was a win for the mayor, Bove's memo indicates that the DOJ did not evaluate the evidence's strength. The dismissal will happen without prejudice, allowing for possible reopening of the case later, subject to Adams' agreement and further review after the 2025 elections.
The DOJ's acting second-in-command, Emil Bove, stated the corruption charges against Mayor Adams should be dismissed due to timing and potential influence on witnesses.
Adams’ attorney expressed relief that Trump’s DOJ reevaluated the case, but the memo indicates the Department did not assess the strength of the evidence.
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