Manhattan US attorney and DOJ officials resign after order to drop Adams charges

Published February 13, 2025 6:30pm ET



The top Manhattan federal attorney resigned after being ordered to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Danielle Sassoon quit on Thursday alongside two Justice Department officials working in its public integrity section.

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