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Mayor Eric Adams' case dismissed with prejudice despite Trump admin's request to allow for later prosecution [View all]
This makes me smile. trump will not be able to blackmail adams
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https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/mayor-eric-adams-case-dismissed-prejudice-despite-trump/story
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday dismissed corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, but not in the way the Trump administration wanted.
Judge Dale Ho dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be revived.
The Justice Department sought to have the case dismissed to free up Adams to cooperate with the mayor’s immigration agenda, however, the department wanted the case dismissed without prejudice, meaning it could be brought again.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Judge Dale Ho dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be revived.
The Justice Department sought to have the case dismissed to free up Adams to cooperate with the mayor’s immigration agenda, however, the department wanted the case dismissed without prejudice, meaning it could be brought again.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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