Manhattan's top federal prosecutor, Danielle R. Sassoon, resigned rather than comply with the Justice Department's order to dismiss a corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams. In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Sassoon alleged that the department was offering a quid pro quo arrangement: dropping charges against Adams in exchange for his cooperation in enforcing President Trump's immigration policies. Sassoon's resignation and claims suggest troubling implications about political influence affecting legal proceedings, as she accused officials of attempting to silence her team during discussions regarding the case.
Sassoon's letter claimed that the Justice Department's order to dismiss the Adams corruption case was a quid pro quo tied to immigration enforcement cooperation.
During a meeting with Adams's lawyers, Sassoon asserted that any assistance from the mayor on immigration enforcement was contingent upon the indictment's dismissal.
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