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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Faces Resignations Amid Corruption Case Fallout

Four deputy mayors resign in response to possible quid pro quo arrangements tied to Trump's immigration policies and corruption allegations against Mayor Adams.

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  1. Four deputies for New York City Mayor Adams resign as feds drop corruption case

    The drama over Adams’ legal case played out as the mayor met with Trump’s border czar in New York on Thursday and announced increased cooperation on the Trump administration’s efforts to remove immigrants, including reestablishing an office for immigration authorities at the city’s notorious Rikers Island jail.

    Four deputies for New York City Mayor Adams resign as feds drop corruption case

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  2. Four deputies to embattled NYC Mayor Eric Adams resign - Washington Examiner

    The move came days after the DOJ filed a motion to dismiss its case against the 64-year-old mayor, drawing controversy and causing several prosecutors and officials to leave their jobs instead of complying with Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove’s order to drop the charges.

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  5. Four top New York City officials resign as turmoil ripples over Mayor Adams’ corruption case

    The Justice Department said in its filing Friday that it was seeking to dismiss Adams’ charges with the option of refiling them later, which critics see as a carrot to ensure his compliance on the Republican president’s objectives.

    Four top New York City officials resign as turmoil ripples over Mayor Adams’ corruption case

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Updated: Feb 17th, 2025, 11:05 PM ET

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In the wake of a controversial decision by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, four top deputies have resigned. The resignations raise questions about Adams' leadership and political independence, amidst allegations of a quid pro quo involving Trump's immigration policies. The mayor faces increasing pressure from political figures, including City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, to resign. This turmoil comes as Adams denies allegations of bribery and illegal campaign contributions tied to his past. Calls for state intervention are growing, with implications for the city's future governance.

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