What to know about the Trump administration moving to drop corruption charges against NYC mayor
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been thrown a lifeline by the Trump administration. A top Justice Department official on Monday moved to drop federal corruption charges against the embattled leader of America’s largest city.
As DOJ drops corruption charges against NYC's mayor, critics see improper influence
NYC Mayor Eric Adams praised the DOJ for shelving criminal charges against him. Critics say the move comes after Adams agreed to partner with Trump on immigration
DOJ drops corruption charges against New York City mayor
In a memo, the Department of Justice ordered New York prosecutors to drop federal bribery charges against Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City. Adams previously pleaded not guilty to the charges. NBC News’ Laura Jarrett reports DOJ officials said the prosecution interfered with Adams’ bid for reelection,
NYC Mayor Eric Adams to speak after DOJ calls for corruption charges dropped. What to know
Eric Adams is expected to speak after Donald Trump's Jutice Department directed prosecutors to drop the charges against him amid ongoing scandal.
Top Justice Department official orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams and halt the ongoing investigation.
Trump’s Justice Department moves to drop charges against Eric Adams
The DOJ has directed Manhattan prosecutors to nix the five-count bribery case after months of overtures by the mayor.
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