What makes the Justice Department's intervention in the Eric Adams corruption case so unusual?

The Justice Department's intervention is highly unusual because it issued an order to dismiss charges that was admittedly not based on the facts of the case or the law. Former Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance indicates there is little precedent for such action, creating significant legal controversy. While there have been historical instances where the executive branch directed government attorneys to take certain actions (like in the Saturday Night Massacre), Vance emphasizes that this current situation stands apart. The unusual nature of the intervention has prompted resignations and raised serious questions about the Department's adherence to legal norms and ethical standards.