Resignation of U.S. Attorney and Dropping of Corruption Charges Against Mayor Eric Adams

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Danielle R. Sassoon, acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, resigned after being ordered to drop corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams. The move appears to be a rebuke to the Justice Department, three days after a memo was issued to drop the case. Adams was charged with receiving campaign contributions from foreign nationals and committing wire fraud and bribery.

Key Points

  • Danielle R. Sassoon resigned after being ordered to drop corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams
  • Mayor Adams was charged with receiving campaign contributions from foreign nationals and committing wire fraud and bribery
  • The move appears to be a rebuke to the Justice Department
  • Charges were dropped in part to focus on 'illegal immigration and violent crime' as per a memo from the acting U.S. deputy attorney general

Pros

  • Resignation of the U.S. attorney shows a stand against perceived interference in the case
  • Charges against Mayor Eric Adams were dropped, indicating potential legal complexities

Cons

  • Resignation may lead to uncertainty in the Southern District of New York
  • Allegations of corruption against a public official