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.

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.