The former acting New York U.S. attorney said Adams' attorneys had offered 'what amounted to a quid pro quo' — helping the U.S. with immigration enforcement 'in exchange for dismissal of his case.'
Manhattan's top career federal prosecutor resigned after attorneys in her office were directed to drop their criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams , three sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News. Danielle Sassoon stepped down from her role as acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York on Thursday, days after a top Justice Department official ordered her office to dismiss corruption charges against the mayor.
' Bove admonished Sassoon for not following the directive. 'The Justice Department will not tolerate the insubordination and apparent misconduct reflected in the approach that you and your office have taken in this matter.' He said that he and Justice Department leadership stood by the decision to drop Adams' case and Sassoon's refusal to comply interfered with the 'interests of justice.
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