NYC Mayor Eric Adams was indicted last year for allegedly accepting $100,000 in gifts from wealthy Turkish nationals|MTA|CC BY 2.0
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed to dismiss the corruption and fraud charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams on Friday. The move followed an internal revolt, and seven federal prosecutors resigned in protest.
While a judge must still approve the dismissal, the department’s decision has sparked accusations of political interference.
The controversy began when Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordered the case against the mayor be dropped, arguing it was hindering Adams’ enforcement of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Danielle Sassoon, then Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, refused to dismiss the case and resigned, followed by several other lawyers.
Mayor Adams was indicted last year for allegedly accepting $100,000 in gifts from wealthy Turkish nationals. He has pleaded not guilty and denies any wrongdoing.