Justice Department Drops Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

The move, ordered by a Trump-appointed official, raises concerns about political influence and sets a precedent for prosecutorial decisions.

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan were directed by Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove to dismiss bribery and campaign finance charges against Mayor Eric Adams, citing his re-election campaign and cooperation with Trump administration priorities.
The charges, originally brought during the Biden administration, accused Adams of accepting illegal contributions and bribes from Turkish nationals in exchange for political favors, including bypassing safety inspections for a consular building.
The case was dismissed without prejudice, meaning charges could theoretically be refiled, though Adams' attorney dismissed this possibility as unlikely.
Critics argue that the decision undermines judicial independence and creates a dangerous precedent by allowing political considerations to influence prosecutorial actions.
Adams' opponents in the upcoming Democratic primary have accused him of aligning with Trump's immigration agenda to secure leniency, raising concerns about his priorities as mayor.