NYC Mayor Eric Adams Awaits Judge's Decision on Corruption Case Dismissal

Federal prosecutors seek to drop charges against Adams, while New York Governor Hochul considers potential removal from office.

U.S. District Judge Dale E. Ho is deliberating on a Justice Department request to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, which include bribery and illegal campaign contributions.
The Justice Department argues that dropping the charges would allow Adams to focus on assisting the Trump administration's immigration and national security initiatives, though the case could be reopened later.
Seven federal prosecutors, including Manhattan's top federal prosecutor, resigned in protest of the motion to dismiss, citing concerns about the integrity of the legal process.
Governor Kathy Hochul is weighing whether to remove Adams from office, a rare and untested process, following the resignation of several top aides and mounting pressure from political leaders.
Adams, who denies all charges, continues to maintain his innocence and remains active in his mayoral duties while preparing for his upcoming trial and re-election campaign.