US prosecutor in New York quits after Trump’s order to drop case
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Danielle Sassoon and Other Officials Resign After Order to Drop Eric Adams Case
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Trump denies meddling in Eric Adams case as 6 top prosecutors quit over DOJ order to toss it
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Top DOJ officials, federal prosecutor resign after orders to drop Adams case
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An Ambitious Prosecutor Quits Rather Than Do Trump’s Bidding
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Details on DOJ order to drop corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Prosecutors on the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams have been ordered by the Justice Department to drop the case. CBS News' Christina Fan and Anna Schecter have more.CBS News - 2d -
DOJ tells prosecutors to drop case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
In September, Adams was indicted on five counts including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.CBS News - 2d -
DOJ orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
A top Department of Justice (DOJ) official ordered federal prosecutors to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D), who had cozied up with President Trump in recent ...The Hill - 2d -
Justice Department moves to drop case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Adams has spent time with President Donald Trump recently, including meeting with him in South Florida and attending his inauguration.ABC News - 2d
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