Who is Danielle Sassoon, the acting US attorney in New York who quit amid directive to drop Eric Adams corruption case?
Danielle Sassoon, who resigned from her position as Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, oversaw all investigations into federal crimes in the Southern District of New York, including the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams that the Trump administration has directed be dropped.
3 top U.S. prosecutors resign over order to drop NYC Mayor Eric Adams corruption case
The acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and two top Justice Department officials in Washington, D.C., resigned after the case against New York City's mayor war order dropped.
Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon resigns after Trump DOJ ordered her to drop case against Mayor Adams
The stunning development comes amid widespread speculation as to whether she would follow through on the directive and after Trump placed her in the top job role in an acting capacity.
Who Is Danielle Sassoon, the Prosecutor Who Stood up to Trump's DOJ Over Eric Adams' Case?
Sassoon demonstrated that independence when she resigned as Manhattan's top federal prosecutor rather than comply with an order from President Donald Trump's Justice Department to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams,
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.
New York Federal Prosecutor Danielle Sassoon Resigns After DOJ Drops Eric Adams Charges
A spate of high-ranking resignations marks a stunning escalation in the standoff over the Trump Administration prioritizing political aims over criminal culpability.
Read the Resignation Letter From Hagan Scotten
Hagan Scotten, an assistant U.S. attorney, wrote to Emil Bove, acting deputy attorney general, refusing to drop the case ...
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 ...
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.
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U.S. Attorney General files a lawsuit against New York, 3 officials over Green Light Law
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The Trump Justice Department is directing the U.S attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York to dismiss its ...
Prosecutor who quit after refusing to drop Adams case says she's confident he committed the crimes
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