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DOJ seeks dismissal of corruption case against Eric Adams

By Brady Knox
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The Department of Justice is seeking a dismissal of the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

A top DOJ official ordered federal prosecutors to drop the charges against the Democratic leader, according to a letter obtained by the Associated Press, arguing that it jeopardized his ability to cooperate with the Trump administration on combating illegal immigration. He also said it came too close to the 2025 mayoral primaries.

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