Can a federal judge block the Justice Department's request to dismiss Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case?

According to former Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance, legal experts believe it's not likely that a judge would block the dismissal request, though it remains possible. The judge is taking a careful look at the situation, which Vance considers entirely appropriate. If the judge decides to deny the dismissal request, the government could appeal that decision, though Vance questions whether they would want to pursue that route. This represents a high-stakes legal drama with significant players involved, creating an unusual situation in the federal justice system.