Eric Adams announces run for New York City mayor
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The dismissal also turns the page on a divisive internal battle between the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, often called the "Sovereig...
Reuters |
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Thursday that he would run for reelection as an independent, not as a Democrat as he did in his first, successful mayoral bid.
New York Daily News |
“I think our national leaders need to figure out how to ensure that America is not treated unfairly.”
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The judge’s decision, which ends the case as Adams seeks reelection, also discredited the rationale of a top Justice Department official for pursuing the dismissal.
A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case on Wednesday, acquiescing to the Justice Department's extraordinary request to set aside criminal charges so the Democrat could help with President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.