Trump Justice Department orders Manhattan U.S. Attorney to dismiss corruption case against Mayor Adams
- Posted on February 11, 2025
- By The Toronto Star
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Trump Justice Department orders Manhattan U.S. Attorney to dismiss corruption case against Mayor Adams
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A top official in President Trump’s Department of Justice instructed prosecutors to drop federal corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, casting serious doubt over the future of the historic case.