The article discusses the dismissal of corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, which was influenced by the Trump Administration’s attempts to control the legal narrative. Despite appearing as a win for Trump, Judge Dale Ho’s ruling explicitly criticized the Department of Justice's handling of the case. By dismissing the case with prejudice, the judge not only prevented future prosecution of Adams but also aimed to limit executive overreach, suggesting a more complicated dynamic between legal and political powers at play.
Some days, you just have to take the small victories. As the Trump Administration continues to barrage the nation with every terrible thing it can think of doing, it's clear there's no level of reprisal capable of keeping pace.
So, it might seem that dismissing the charges with prejudice would just be another example of a court failing to act as a check on executive power.
Trump wanted Adams to walk, but only while being manipulated by puppet strings.
Judge Ho says the court will allow the carrot, but will be confiscating the stick.
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