Larry Neumeister, Alanna Durkin Richer And Eric Tucker, The Associated Press

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Order to drop New York Mayor Adams' case roils Justice Department as high-ranking officials resign

Order to drop New York Mayor Adams' case roils Justice Department as high-ranking officials resign

NEW YORK (AP) -- Manhattan's top federal prosecutor, Danielle Sassoon, and five high-ranking Justice Department officials resigned Thursday after she refused an order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams -- a stunning escalation in a dayslong standoff over the Trump administration prioritizing political aims over criminal culpability.

Prosecutor who quit after refusing to drop Adams case says she's confident he committed the crimes

Prosecutor who quit after refusing to drop Adams case says she's confident he committed the crimes

NEW YORK (AP) -- Manhattan's top federal prosecutor, Danielle Sassoon, and five high-ranking Justice Department officials resigned Thursday after she refused an order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams -- a stunning escalation in a dayslong standoff over the Trump administration prioritizing political aims over criminal culpability.

Prosecutor who quit after refusing to drop Adams case says she's confident he 'committed the crimes'

Prosecutor who quit after refusing to drop Adams case says she's confident he 'committed the crimes'

NEW YORK (AP) -- Before resigning, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan told her boss that she was confident that New York City Mayor Eric Adams "has committed the crimes with which he is charged" and that she would refuse the Justice Department's order to drop the corruption case.

Top prosecutors quit after Justice Department orders end to corruption case against NYC Mayor Adams

Top prosecutors quit after Justice Department orders end to corruption case against NYC Mayor Adams

NEW YORK (AP) -- The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigned Thursday after refusing a Justice Department order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Two senior Justice Department officials also quit after the department leadership in Washington moved to seize control of the case.

Top prosecutors quit after Justice Department orders end to corruption case against New York mayor

Top prosecutors quit after Justice Department orders end to corruption case against New York mayor

NEW YORK (AP) -- The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigned Thursday after refusing a Justice Department order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Two senior Justice Department officials also quit after the department leadership in Washington moved to seize control of the case.