Justice Department Recommends Dismissal of NYC Mayor's Corruption Charges

The memo, sent by Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, instructs prosecutors to discontinue the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams, who had been indicted on multiple bribery and campaign finance violations. Adams, who maintains his innocence, faces allegations of accepting illicit campaign funds and lavish traveling benefits tied to Turkish businessmen in exchange for leveraging his position as mayor. Though a meeting between Adams’ defense team and federal prosecutors occurred, the outcome remains uncertain, as any dismissal must undergo judicial approval. Notably, Adams has recently sought to align with Trump’s administration while maintaining he hasn’t discussed the case with the former president.