Justice Department orders charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams dismissed

Summary

Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove has ordered federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

The charges, which included bribery and campaign finance violations, were dismissed without prejudice, meaning they could be refiled.

Bove suggested the indictment was politically motivated and hindered Adams' support for Trump's policies. Critics, including legal experts and federal officials, condemned the move as corruption.

The decision follows the resignation of Biden-appointed U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, who initially brought the case.