Danielle Sassoon: Flurry of resignations after DOJ tells prosecutors to drop Eric Adams case

Top New York attorney Danielle Sassoon is among several prosecutors to quit over an order to drop a corruption case against Eric Adams.

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It was first announced on Thursday that Danielle Sassoon, a conservative lawyer recently promoted by President Donald Trump, had resigned after refusing to dismiss the case, a move she said would set a "breathtaking and dangerous precedent".

Her departure was followed by the resignations of at least five other top justice department officials.

It marked the latest signs of disquiet over sweeping changes the Trump administration is making in federal law enforcement.

In an indictment last September, Adams is alleged to have accepted gifts totalling more than $100,000 (£75,000) from Turkish citizens in exchange for favours. He denies the charges.

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