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.
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.
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.
Order to Drop Adams Case Prompts Resignations in New York and Washington
The interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District and five officials with the federal public integrity unit quit after the Justice Department ordered charges against Mayor Eric Adams to be dropped.
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, 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.
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.
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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All Five NYC District Attorneys Unite to Demand Reforms in State's Discovery Laws
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Who Is Danielle Sassoon? What We Know as U.S. Attorney Resigns
Two other Justice Department officials resigned after being ordered to dismiss corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
District attorneys endorse New York Gov. Hochul’s plan to streamline discovery laws
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New York's Green Light Law hit with Department of Justice lawsuit. Here's why.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Department of Justice is suing New York over the state's Green Light Law.
DOJ announces lawsuit against New York, Hochul and state AG James over ‘sanctuary’ status
The Justice Department announced Wednesday it was suing New York state over its policy of limiting cooperation with federal ...
New York governor rejects Louisiana's extradition request for doctor in abortion pill case
I will not be signing an extradition order that came from the governor of Louisiana, not now, not ever,” Gov. Kathy Hochul ...
New York's abortion shield laws in the crosshairs after Louisiana seeks doctor's extradition
Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke out after Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed an extradition warrant for a New York doctor indicted by ...