NPR - The Justice Department has ordered prosecutors to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The move offers him a potential lifeline as he seeks reelection. Adams was indicted last year, and a trial was scheduled for April. Prosecutors allege he accepted about $100,000 in luxury travel perks and illegal campaign contributions from people connected to the Turkish government in exchange for official acts from City Hall. He has denied any wrongdoing and claimed without evidence that he was targeted for criticizing the Biden administration’s immigration policies. (via Gothamist)
A memo from the DOJ outlined two reasons for the decision, Brigid Bergin at NPR network station WNYC says. First, it says the charges were filed too close to the mayor's reelection campaign. Second, it says the pending prosecution "unduly restricted" Adams' ability to devote his full attention to and his ability to support the administration's immigration enforcement efforts. Now, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District will decide whether to drop the case. The memo states that the case could be reviewed after the general election in November.
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