The Justice Department has asked a court to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a move that has sparked controversy and resignations. This decision comes after a tense standoff between the Justice Department's leadership in Washington and the independent-minded prosecutors in New York. The acting deputy U. S. Attorney General, Emi...
Yikes! The Justice Department recently got involved, telling federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. This is a big deal because the Justice Department usually doesn't let powerful people off the hook, even if they are doing important work like helping with immigration issues. The acting Deputy Attorney General, ...
In a surprising move, the Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. This decision comes just as the mayor's reelection campaign is heating up. The memo, written by acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, doesn't question the evidence but argues that the case is getting in the way of Adams' wo...
The plot thickens at City Hall as the city council launches a probe into an ethics mix-up. It seems like Nate Bliss, Mayor’s top aide, may have had a ‘whoops’ moment. Bliss has been under the microscope after being called out for not stepping back from city business involving his previous employer Taconic Partners on January 27th 2022. Oops. It turns out that he ma...
New York Mayor Eric Adams seems to have drawn the ire of the Biden administration. House Speaker Mike Johnson hinted that Adams' legal woes might be payback for his vocal criticism of the border crisis. This kind of political retaliation is typical of the Biden administration. They've turned the Justice Department into a tool for their allies and a weapon against the...
A former official from Mayor Eric Adams' team has been arrested just a day after resigning. This person, Mohamed Bahi, is accused of some serious stuff. He's charged with trying to influence witnesses and hiding evidence in an ongoing investigation into Adams' 2021 campaign donations. Federal prosecutors say Bahi organized fundraisers and took straw donations, which ...
New York City's Mayor Eric Adams is expected to appear in court today, facing a list of serious federal charges. The Democrat mayor, who rose to fame for his work against crime while at the NYPD, has been accused of bribery, wire fraud, and other corrupt acts. These allegations span from 2016 up until October this year. What exactly did Adams do? According to a deta...
Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City, is currently facing some puzzling bribery accusations. His legal team is working hard to get these charges dismissed, suggesting that they aren't completely clear. The trouble started when Adams accepted fancy trips and hotel stays from a Turkish official. Adams’ team insists he was just helping the country with the opening of a ne...
Eric Adams, New York City's second Black mayor, finds himself in hot water. Recently indicted, he's stirring up intense debates within the city's African American community. Some leaders wonder if they should stick with Adams despite his controversial reputation. Others think he should step down. It’s not just him though; other top officials are under scrutiny too, i...
In a surprising turn of events, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has welcomed support from former President Donald Trump as he faces serious federal charges. The mayor is accused of defrauding taxpayers and accepting bribes, but he maintains his innocence. During a press conference, Adams stated that he welcomes support from all Americans, including those who might not...