Acting Manhattan US attorney quits, citing Trump's moves to drop charges against Mayor Adams

Mayor Eric Adams holds an in-person media availability along with members of his staff at City Hall on July 30, 2024.

The interim U.S. attorney's resignation comes in the wake of the Department of Justice's order to withdraw charges against Mayor Eric Adams earlier this week.

In a letter, Danielle Sassoon said that her office had been preparing to bring more charges against the mayor. [ more › ]