case dismissal procedures
Why is Mayor Eric Adams' criminal case being considered for dismissal?
According to Aaron Kacherski, the Justice Department is seeking dismissal of the criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams, but their reasoning has raised questions. The Justice Department indicated the dismissal isn't based on evidence or the mayor's guilt or innocence, but rather appears politically motivated - specifically to free Adams to support the president's immigration agenda. This reasoning may prompt further scrutiny from the judge overseeing the case, who could have questions about the legitimacy of dismissing criminal charges on political rather than evidentiary grounds.
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ABC News
00:35 - 00:57
How did prosecutors respond to the politically motivated dismissal of a case in New York?
In this case, a prosecutor in New York displayed remarkable courage by resigning rather than carrying out what Joyce Vance describes as 'an unconscionable order to dismiss a case for transparent political purposes.' This principled stand demonstrates the integrity of legal professionals who refuse to compromise justice for political gain. Vance explicitly applauds the 'courage and heroism' of this prosecutor who chose to leave their position rather than participate in what they viewed as an unethical directive. Such actions highlight the tension between political pressures and the independent administration of justice in the American legal system.
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MSNBC
00:02 - 00:23
What would likely happen to the Eric Adams case if both prosecution and defense agree not to pursue it?
In the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, if both prosecution and defense agree not to pursue the case, the judge would likely dismiss it. While the judge technically has options - including asking questions, putting up a fight, or writing something in response - David Spunt explains that ultimately, the judge would probably go forward with dropping the case when both sides are in agreement. This situation has become relevant following Acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon's resignation amid the Justice Department's directive to drop the case against Adams, which she refused to comply with. The legal mechanism would require the judge to formally dismiss the case, but with consensus from both parties, dismissal becomes the most probable outcome.
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Fox News
02:03 - 02:21