The Justice Department has instructed prosecutors to dismiss the corruption case against the mayor of New York City. Just 9 minutes ago. Christal Hayes. BBC News. Getty Images. The US Department of Justice has directed prosecutors to dismiss the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. According to a memo reviewed by CBS, which partners with the BBC for US news, Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, appointed by President Donald Trump, ordered federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York to terminate the case. Adams faced five charges related to bribery, conspiracy, and campaign finance violations as of September. He has entered a not guilty plea. The allegations against him include accepting illicit campaign contributions and receiving thousands of dollars in lavish travel perks from Turkish businesspeople and a government official in return for his influence while serving as mayor. Prosecutors have not yet revealed whether they plan to dismiss the case as requested. Any such decision must be officially presented to the court and receive a judge’s approval. This memo comes after a reported discussion between Adams’ attorneys and federal prosecutors in New York. Adams, who is a Democrat, has recently sought to strengthen ties with Trump and his administration.
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