The Justice Department's controversial directive to dismiss allegations against New York Mayor Eric Adams has sparked outrage among prosecutors. Hagan Scotten, an assistant US attorney, resigned in protest, labeling the move a "serious mistake" that compromises the integrity of the legal system. Scotten argues that using prosecutorial power to sway elected officials toward policy goals undermines democracy and justice. In his resignation letter, he claims that such actions create a system where charges can be leveraged for political compliance, threatening the constitutional foundation of law and order.
Hagan Scotten, an assistant US attorney, stated that the dismissal of Mayor Adams' case under DOJ orders is a "serious mistake" impacting accountability.
Scotten condemns the DOJ's dismissal-with-leverage approach as unlawful and unprincipled, emphasizing that prosecutorial influence on elected officials undermines justice.
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