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.
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.
Top Manhattan prosecutor and two DOJ officials resign after being ordered to drop Eric Adams case
In a letter, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York said her office was preparing to bring a new indictment against the 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.
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