A federal judge has permanently dismissed the criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, weeks after the Trump administration instructed prosecutors to drop corruption charges. The case, which involved conspiracy, fraud, bribery, and illegal campaign contributions, was dismissed "with prejudice," meaning the charges cannot be revived. Adams had been accused of accepting over $100,000 in gifts from Turkish citizens in exchange for favors, though he denied any wrongdoing.
Manhattan's top federal prosecutor, Danielle Sassoon, resigned after accusing Adams of striking a deal with the Trump administration to have the case dismissed in exchange for supporting immigration enforcement. Despite her objections, a motion for dismissal was approved by US District Judge Dale Ho, who cited concerns about public perception. Adams' attorney, Alex Spiro, claimed the case was baseless, stating that justice has prevailed for the mayor and New Yorkers.
