The U.S. Justice Department has announced that federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York have been advised to drop the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams. This directive came in a memo from Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, a Trump appointee, as reported by CBS. Adams was indicted in September on five counts, including bribery, conspiracy, and campaign finance violations, charges he has firmly pleaded not guilty to.
The allegations against Adams include accepting illegal campaign funds and luxurious travel perks from Turkish businessmen and a government official in return for his influence as mayor. Prosecutors have yet to disclose their intentions regarding the Attorney General's request, which necessitates a formal submission to the court for judicial approval.
The memo's release followed a meeting involving Adams' legal team and federal prosecutors, indicating a potential shift in the case's trajectory. Recently, Adams, a Democrat, has sought to improve relations with Trump's administration, attending the president's inauguration and engaging in discussions in Florida. Although he has asserted that the city is cooperating with federal immigration actions, Adams maintains he has not discussed his ongoing corruption case with Trump.
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The allegations against Adams include accepting illegal campaign funds and luxurious travel perks from Turkish businessmen and a government official in return for his influence as mayor. Prosecutors have yet to disclose their intentions regarding the Attorney General's request, which necessitates a formal submission to the court for judicial approval.
The memo's release followed a meeting involving Adams' legal team and federal prosecutors, indicating a potential shift in the case's trajectory. Recently, Adams, a Democrat, has sought to improve relations with Trump's administration, attending the president's inauguration and engaging in discussions in Florida. Although he has asserted that the city is cooperating with federal immigration actions, Adams maintains he has not discussed his ongoing corruption case with Trump.
This story is currently developing, and additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available. For real-time alerts, readers can follow @BBCBreaking on X or use the BBC News App on their mobile devices.
