Hagan Scotten, the lead prosecutor in the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, resigned after being ordered by the Justice Department to dismiss charges he had initiated. In his resignation letter, Scotten criticized the order, stating that it contradicts legal traditions that prevent using prosecutorial power for political influence. He expressed disappointment that no lawyers near the President would advise against such actions, highlighting the ethical dilemma faced by federal prosecutors. The controversial directive was allegedly connected to Mayor Adams' involvement with President Trump's immigration enforcement agenda, raising concerns about political interference in justice.
Hagan Scotten, the lead prosecutor on federal corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams, resigned after being ordered to dismiss charges he brought.
In a scathing resignation letter, Scotten emphasized that using prosecutorial power to influence elected officials is against legal traditions.
Scotten addressed the Justice Department's order, suggesting that only a fool or a coward would comply with such unethical instructions.
The directive to drop charges against Mayor Adams was linked to his potential cooperation with President Trump's immigration policy.
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