Federal prosecutors in New York and Washington resign after refusing to drop Adams charges
At least six prosecutors, including the acting U.S. attorney in Manhattan, have stepped down over the DOJ order to dismiss corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
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 N.Y. prosecutor, others resign after order to drop Eric Adams case
Five other Justice Department officials also submitted resignations, gutting the Public Integrity Section, which investigates public officials and election crimes.
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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