Order to Drop Adams Case Sparks Resignations

Shocking exits in New York & Washington as top officials quit over DOJ’s controversial move.

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The U.S. attorney for the Southern District of NY resigns after refusing to drop a corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

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Two top officials from the Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section also step down after the case is reassigned.

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Three more attorneys in the unit resign, protesting what they see as political interference in a high-profile case.

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Officials say the move is an attempt to shield Mayor Adams from prosecution, triggering an unprecedented backlash.

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Justice Department claims the case would hinder Adams’ cooperation with President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

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Officials say Washington never evaluated the case’s legal merits—only its political impact.

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With key prosecutors gone, will the case be reopened? Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding drama!

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