Star Prosecutor in New York Upbraided by Justice Department for Defiant Resignation Over Order To Drop Charges Against Mayor Adams
The acting United States attorney prosecuting the case, Danielle Sassoon, resigns rather than heed the command to drop the effort to convict Adams.
Top NY federal prosecutor resigns after Washington orders district to drop Adams bribery case
Sassoon was tapped to lead the Southern District of New York until former SEC chairman Jay Clayton, Trump's pick for U.S. attorney, passes the confirmation process.
NY's top federal prosecutor, several DOJ officials resign over Mayor Eric Adams' case
Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, submitted her resignation Thursday, according to letters obtained by ABC News.
Manhattan US Attorney resigns over 'rushed' DOJ process to drop charges against Eric Adams
Sassoon said federal prosecutors planned to charge Adams with destroying evidence and instructing others to do so, which would have added to his case.
Manhattan prosecutor told to drop Eric Adams case resigns, report says
Danielle Sassoon, who was pursuing a five-count bribery case against the New York City mayor, was instructed to nix the case by top Trump officials.
Top New York prosecutor resigns after order to drop Eric Adams case
Danielle Sassoon, who was appointed by the Trump administration as acting U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York, resigned that position on Thursday.
Top New York, DOJ officials resign after ordered to drop Mayor Eric Adams corruption case
Three senior DOJ officials, including Manhattan’s US attorney, resigned after they were ordered to drop corruption charges against NYC’s mayor.
Order to Drop New York Mayor Adams' Case Roils Justice Department as High-Ranking Officials Resign
Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, Danielle Sassoon, and five high-ranking Justice Department officials have resigned after she refused an order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor
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