Judge ends Eric Adams’ corruption case but forbids Trump from reviving charges later: ‘Everything here smacks of a bargain: Dismissal of the indictment in exchange for immigration policy concessions’

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"Dismissing the case without prejudice would create the unavoidable perception that the mayor’s freedom depends on his ability to carry out the immigration enforcement priorities of the administration," the judge wrote.

But he recommended that the judge reject the Justice Department’s request to be able to refile the charges after the mayoral election, which would leave “a prospect that hangs like the proverbial Sword of Damocles over the accused.

After four of Adams’ top deputies at City Hall decided to resign, Hochul briefly considered taking the unprecedented step of ousting a New York City mayor.

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Author / Journalist: Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, The Associated Press

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