Overview

• Eric Adams, New York City's mayor, faces mounting pressure to resign after four senior deputies stepped down, citing concerns over the Justice Department's decision to dismiss corruption charges against him.
• Governor Kathy Hochul is consulting political leaders, including Rev. Al Sharpton and Comptroller Brad Lander, as she weighs an unprecedented decision to remove Adams from office.
• Adams was accused of accepting illegal campaign contributions and luxury gifts from Turkish entities, with allegations of a quid pro quo tied to his cooperation on federal immigration enforcement.
• The DOJ's move to drop charges has caused significant backlash, leading to the resignation of seven federal prosecutors, including Acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon, who opposed the dismissal.
• A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to review the DOJ's request to dismiss the charges, as Hochul and others await the court's decision before determining next steps.