Danielle Sassoon, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, resigned after refusing to dismiss a corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams. The Justice Department had ordered the dismissal of the case, citing concerns about 'weaponization,' 'election interference,' and the impact on Mayor Adams' ability to govern. Sassoon maintained her commitment to justice and rejected the directive, leading to her resignation and investigations into her actions.
Danielle Sassoon has resigned from her position as Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York after refusing to dismiss a corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams . The case, according to a DOJ letter, was ordered to be dropped by Justice Department leadership, citing concerns about 'weaponization,' 'election interference,' and the impact on Mayor Adams' ability to govern. Sassoon, however, maintained her dedication to pursuing justice and rejected the directive.
In an email to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Sassoon expressed her honor in serving the United States and her pride in the work of her colleagues. She asserted that her decision to continue with the prosecution stemmed from her oath to uphold the law and her belief in its merit, despite the political implications. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, in a memo to Sassoon, countered that she had disregarded the authority of the Attorney General and the President by pursuing a 'politically motivated prosecution.' He stated that the case against Adams, which he believed was politically charged, hindered the Mayor's ability to address 'illegal immigration and violent crime.' Bove further indicated that he would initiate internal investigations into Sassoon and two Assistant U.S. Attorneys involved in the Adams case, placing them on administrative leave. The memo also revealed that other high-ranking officials within the Justice Department had refused to drop the charges before resigning, including John Keller, the acting head of the Public Integrity Section, and Kevin Driscoll, the acting head of the Criminal Division. Mayor Adams has denied any wrongdoing, characterizing the case as politically motivated and emphasizing that he never offered any 'quid pro quo' in exchange for the dismissal of the charges. His attorney, Alex Spiro, refuted Sassoon's account of a meeting in January where Adams' attorneys allegedly proposed a deal. Sassoon, who served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney since 2016, gained recognition for her prosecution of former FTX founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Matthew Podolsky has been appointed as the new acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
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