Three federal prosecutors from the Justice Department resigned due to pressure to admit wrongdoing in their investigation into New York Mayor Eric Adams. They expressed that confessing to fabricated misconduct was a prerequisite for returning to work, highlighting a troubling trend where the Department appeared to prioritize obedience over ethical obligations. This situation reflects a broader conflict concerning political interference in legal matters, evidenced by prior resignations in protest against the Trump administration's attempts to close the case, which US District Judge Dale Ho criticized fiercely for undermining justice.
We will not confess wrongdoing when there was none. We have served under presidents from both parties and have pursued justice without fear or favor.
Now, the Department has decided that obedience supersedes all else, requiring us to abdicate our legal and ethical obligations in favor of directions from Washington.
The Department's maneuvering in this case smacks of a bargain, undermining the integrity of justice.
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