(TheProudRepublic.com) – In a dramatic move raising eyebrows across the nation, top prosecutors from New York and Washington have resigned after the Trump administration ordered the dropping of a case involving New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
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The Justice Department, under the Trump administration, has decided to drop bribery charges against Adams.
Danielle Sassoon, interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, resigned after being directed to drop the corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams.
Adams, accused of accepting bribes and illegal campaign contributions, still maintains his innocence, suggesting political persecution by the Biden administration.
Two other senior officials, John Keller and Kevin Driscoll, also joined her in resignation, indicating dissatisfaction with what they perceived as politically motivated decisions rather than decisions based on the rule of law, The Guardian reports.
The resignation of these dedicated prosecutors signifies the frustration many feel over political interference in justice matters.
Emil Bove, acting U.S. deputy attorney general, suggested the dropping of charges, arguing that it would enable Adams to support Trump’s immigration policies and re-election efforts.
This revelation prompts strong emotions about the erosion of principles that once safeguarded the independence of the justice system from undue political influence.
The Southern District of New York, known for its independence and prosecutions of high-profile cases, faces a stark challenge to its esteemed reputation.
Allegations against Adams included accepting perks and campaign contributions from Turkish businessmen in exchange for favors.
These claims have sparked debates on whether an elected official’s connections can subvert the law.
Sassoon, recognized for her expertise and past successful prosecutions, like that of Sam Bankman Fried, finds herself caught in a political whirlwind.
Her conservative credentials, once seen as an asset, were even unable to shield her from the turbulence between autonomous legal proceedings and administration directives.
Mayor Adams’s supporters claim the charges as baseless and politically driven, while critics view the Justice Department’s directives as part of a concerning trend where legal cases become bargaining chips in the political arena.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s announcement to investigate the delay in dismissing the charges could unveil deeper truths about the integrity of decisions made within the Justice Department.
BREAKING: The federal prosecutor in Manhattan, Republican, Trump-appointed Danielle Sassoon, just resigned rather than obey a Trump DOJ order to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
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— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) February 13, 2025
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