In a surprising turn of events, federal prosecutors have requested the dismissal of the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. This follows the resignation of several prosecutors who reportedly refused to proceed with the charges. One departing prosecutor, Hagan Scotten, penned a critical resignation letter accusing high-ranking DOJ officials of seeking someone to comply with their agenda.

Scotten expressed concerns about the misuse of prosecutorial power, stating that such actions are unacceptable, especially when directed towards elected officials. Mayor Adams affirmed that he did not negotiate or make any deals to have the charges dropped, emphasizing that he never offered his mayoral authority as leverage.

The image above shows Mayor Adams speaking at a press conference outside Gracie Mansion on Thursday, September 26, 2024, following the initial announcement of the investigation.

Chad Mizelle, Chief of Staff to Attorney General Pam Bondi, characterized the dismissal as a return to focusing on prosecuting actual criminals, rather than pursuing politically motivated cases. He criticized the prosecutors who refused to drop the charges, suggesting their actions revealed questionable motives.

This image captures Mayor Adams at the Literacy Partners 2023 Gala in New York City.

Attorney General Pam Bondi is pictured speaking at a press conference concerning immigration enforcement.

While the prosecutors have requested dismissal, the decision ultimately rests with a federal judge who must formally approve the order.