Judge delays decision on whether to dismiss N.Y. Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul met with New York City leaders Tuesday to discuss Mayor Eric Adams' future amid a federal push to dismiss his corruption case.
A federal judge on Wednesday questioned a top Justice Department official who is seeking to dismiss corruption charges against embattled New York Mayor Eric Adams, a move that has led to the resignations of eight prosecutors.
U.S. District Judge Dale E. Ho did not make a decision at the 90-minute hearing after he instructed both parties to be prepared to discuss why the case should or should not be dismissed.
Emil Bove, the acting deputy attorney general, told Ho he was concerned that proceeding with the case would interfere with national security and immigration issues.
“What is set forth here is my conclusion that this case, as a matter of prosecutorial discretion, should not proceed because it reflects, at minimum, appearances of impropriety that give cause for concern about abuse of the criminal justice process.,” Bove said.
He added: “I don’t think there is anything exotic about this.”
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