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Federal Judge Dismisses Corruption Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

The case was dismissed with prejudice, barring future prosecution, as Adams announces re-election bid as an independent candidate.

FILE - New York City Mayor Eric Adams appears before a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing with Sanctuary City Mayors on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., file)
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New York mayor Eric Adams speaks at the Metropolitan Museum of Art during a task force meeting addressing retail theft, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Joseph Frederick)

Overview

  • Judge Dale Ho dismissed the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams with prejudice, permanently preventing the DOJ from refiling the charges.
  • The DOJ under the Trump administration had requested dismissal, citing Adams' cooperation with federal immigration enforcement priorities.
  • The case dismissal followed the resignation of several prosecutors who objected to what they viewed as political interference in the case.
  • Adams, who denied all charges and claimed political targeting, announced his decision to bypass the Democratic primary and run as an independent candidate for re-election.
  • The case and its dismissal have fueled concerns about the DOJ's independence and the potential use of prosecutorial power for political leverage.