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Critics and legal experts expressed concern that the move could cause Adams to be under the Trump administration’s thumb to avoid the charges being refiled.
From The Hill
“Though I am still a Democrat, I am announcing that I will forego the Democratic primary for mayor and appeal directly to all New Yorkers as an Independent candidate in the general election,” Adams sa...
From CNN
A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case on Wednesday, agreeing it was the only practical outcome while blasting the Justice Department’s “troubling” rationale for wa...
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Judge throws out Eric Adams corruption case and sides with Trump’s DOJ
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US judge throws out corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Judge ruled that the case could not be revived, condemning what he described as an apparent quid pro quo arrangement.
Eric Adams corruption case dismissed by federal judge: ‘Smacks of a bargain’
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he will run for reelection as an independent
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Judge dismisses New York mayor's corruption case, slams Trump administration 'bargain'
A U.S. judge dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday, even as he said the Trump administration's argument that the case should be dropped because it was hindering the Democratic politician's help with an immigration crackdown "smacks of a bargain.
Eric Adams Will Skip Democratic Primary, Run As An Independent
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will skip the Democratic primary and run as an independent, according to a new report. Adams said he plans to submit the required 3,750 signatures on May 27 to secure his November ballot spot.
Judge Grants Dismissal of Eric Adams’ Corruption Case but Criticizes ‘Bargain’ With Trump
Dismissing the case “with prejudice” spares Adams from having to govern in a way that pleases Trump at risk of the Justice Department reviving the charges.
'I slept good last night': Mayor Adams on independent run after charges dropped
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NYC First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro on Eric Adams running as independent
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Thursday that he’s running for reelection as an independent. It comes a day after federal bribery charges against the mayor were dropped. First Deputy Randy Mastro talks about Adams’ independent bid,
Judge dismisses Eric Adams case and says it cannot be brought again, defying Trump DOJ
The judge overseeing the corruption case against Eric Adams has dismissed the charges against the New York City mayor, and in a spilt with the Trump Justice Department, ordered that the charges cannot be brought again.
Timeline of NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case and dismissal
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case was formally dropped Wednesday, months after he became the city's first mayor to be indicted.
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