Seven former top Manhattan federal prosecutors applauded Danielle R. Sassoon for resigning instead of dismissing corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. They highlighted her dedication to integrity and the rule of law, echoing the traditions of the prestigious Southern District U.S. attorney's office. The former prosecutors also criticized the Justice Department's investigations into Sassoon and her colleagues, viewing this as a grave precedent that undermines independent judicial practices. They emphasized that any intrusion on justice should alarm those invested in impartial law enforcement.
The prosecutors' leadership of the Southern District, which is widely seen as the nation's most prestigious U.S. attorney's office, dates back nearly half a century.
The seven former Southern District U.S. attorneys sharply criticized the Justice Department's intention to investigate Ms. Sassoon and some of the career prosecutors who served alongside her.
Her commitment to integrity and the rule of law reflects the finest traditions of the Southern District United States attorney's office and the Department of Justice.
The prospect of such investigations should concern everyone committed to the pursuit of justice without fear or favor.
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