Why did Danielle Sassoon resign from her position as acting U.S. attorney in Manhattan?

Danielle Sassoon resigned because she felt complying with the DOJ directive to dismiss charges against Mayor Eric Adams would violate her oath to the Constitution and her ethical obligations as an attorney. In her resignation letter, she explained that following the order would compromise her duty of candor under New York law and prevent her from credibly representing the government in court. Sassoon emphasized that prosecutors must operate without political influence, stating that dismissing the case based on political considerations would undermine the integrity of the justice system and her ability to lead the office of nearly 200 prosecutors who are committed to pursuing cases without fear or favor.