Acting US Attorney Danielle Sassoon resigned after being directed by the DOJ to drop a corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. In her resignation letter, she claimed there was substantial evidence of Adams's corruption but expressed frustration that the case was dismissed for political reasons. Sassoon's previous experiences with legal precedents instilled in her a commitment to justice and the public good, leading to her belief that the DOJ's orders compromised her duty to uphold the law impartially without political influence.
When I took my oath of office three weeks ago, I vowed to well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I was about to enter.
I am guided by, among other things, the Principles of Federal Prosecution...to make only good-faith arguments and not to use the criminal enforcement authority of the United States to achieve political objectives.
I have always considered it my obligation to pursue justice impartially, without favor to the wealthy or those who occupy important public office.
You and I have yet to meet, let alone discuss this case, which underscores the disconnection in how the DOJ is handling significant issues of corruption.
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