What is happening with the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams?
The Justice Department has made an unprecedented decision to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, creating significant fallout. This controversial move has prompted federal prosecutors to step down in protest, demonstrating the serious nature of the disagreement within the department. CBS News Department of Justice Correspondent Scott McFarlane is providing coverage on this developing situation, which appears to involve both legal and political dimensions. The case dismissal is pending before a judge, with the resignation of key officials including Denise Chung, head of the DOJ's Washington D.C. criminal division, highlighting the extraordinary nature of this decision.
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Justice Department's Unprecedented Move Against Eric Adams
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What is Governor Kathy Hochul planning to do regarding New York City Mayor Eric Adams?
Why is the Department of Justice trying to drop the corruption case against Eric Adams?
What will happen during the hearings set for tomorrow regarding the corruption case against Eric Adams?
What do we know about Denise Chung, the head of the Justice Department's Washington, D.C. criminal Division, who is leaving her job?
Who is Ed the Eagle Martin and what is his background in relation to the prosecutions in Washington, D.C.?
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