Danielle Sassoon, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, resigned after being ordered to drop the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams by the Justice Department. Allegations were made that the case was brought against Adams due to his criticism of former President Joe Biden. Adams has pled not guilty to charges of accepting illegal campaign contributions.
Key Points
Danielle Sassoon resigned after being directed to drop the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams
Allegations were made that the case against Adams was brought due to his criticism of former President Joe Biden
Adams has pled not guilty to charges of accepting illegal campaign contributions
Pros
Efforts to prevent inappropriate interference with the Mayor's ability to serve the people of New York
Cons
Concerns over alleged reasons for dropping the case against the Mayor