Trump DOJ Orders Prosecutors to Drop Corruption Charges Against Eric Adams
Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Charges, Citing Political Motivations
The Justice Department has ordered prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, citing concerns that the indictment was politically motivated and impeded his work with President Trump on immigration issues.
Charges Dropped Due to Political Motivations
According to a memo viewed by THE CITY, the Justice Department’s acting number 2 official, Emil Bove, wrote that the September 26, 2024 indictment came too close to the primary and was intended to restrict Adams’ ability to devote full attention and resources to addressing illegal immigration and violent crime.
Adams’ Criticism of Trump’s Immigration Policies Cited as Reason for Charges
The memo states that Adams’ criticism of Trump’s handling of immigration policies before the charges were filed cannot be ignored. Adams had previously criticized the former president’s policies, saying they were responsible for the surge in asylum seekers arriving in New York City.
Defense Attorney Celebrates News
Adams’ defense attorney, Alex Spiro, celebrated the news in a statement, saying that the facts of the case are clear: the mayor never used his position for personal benefit and did not have any role in violating campaign finance laws.
Charges Stemmed from Investigation into Illegal Campaign Contributions
Adams was indicted on September 26 and charged with five counts of wire fraud, bribery, and receiving contributions from Turkish nationals that he knew to be illegal. The investigation began in 2021, but the charges were only filed after Adams’ criticism of Trump’s immigration policies.
Adams’ Response to Charges
Adams has consistently maintained his innocence, saying that the charges are retribution for his outspoken criticism of Trump’s immigration policies. He has also accused the Justice Department of targeting him for his political beliefs.
Conclusion
The decision to drop the charges against Adams is a significant development in the case, and raises questions about the motivations behind the indictment. The Justice Department’s decision to cite political motivations as the reason for dropping the charges is unprecedented and has sparked controversy.
FAQs
Q: Why were the charges dropped?
A: The charges were dropped due to concerns that the indictment was politically motivated and impeded Adams’ ability to devote full attention and resources to addressing illegal immigration and violent crime.
Q: What were the charges against Adams?
A: Adams was charged with five counts of wire fraud, bribery, and receiving contributions from Turkish nationals that he knew to be illegal.
Q: Why did the Justice Department drop the charges?
A: The Justice Department dropped the charges due to concerns that the indictment was politically motivated and impeded Adams’ ability to devote full attention and resources to addressing illegal immigration and violent crime.
Q: What is Adams’ response to the charges being dropped?
A: Adams has consistently maintained his innocence, saying that the charges are retribution for his outspoken criticism of Trump’s immigration policies.
