What is unusual about the FBI's order prohibiting investigations into New York City's mayor Eric Adams?
The order is unprecedented in law enforcement practice. Normally, investigations continue through trial, but here a case exists yet all investigations are prohibited - including of cooperating witnesses. This creates a 'choke collar' situation where Adams appears to be making concessions, such as allowing ICE to enforce immigration laws in Rikers Island (against New York law) and prohibiting city officials from speaking negatively about Trump. This effectively makes Trump the de facto mayor of New York City, controlling Adams through the threat of prosecution that can be revisited at any time.
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Andrew Weissmann Analyzes FBI Procedures and Eric Adams' Situation
MSNBC·8 months ago
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