Eric Adams’ NYC trial in limbo — as judge appoints attorney to fight DOJ’s bid to dismiss historic case
Mayor Eric Adams’ criminal case will stay in limbo for several more weeks — as a federal judge said Friday he wants to hear from an independent lawyer before deciding whether to toss the charges. Manhattan federal Judge Dale Ho ordered Adams’ April 21 corruption trial adjourned as he appointed former US Solicitor General Paul Clement to argue against the Justice Department’s position that the mayor’s case should be dismissed.
Judge rules Adams trial won't go ahead in April as planned, still mulling DOJ motion to dismiss
The judge overseeing the Eric Adams corruption and bribery case is indefinitely postponing a trial scheduled for April, but has not ruled yet on whether he will sign off on the Department of Justice’s motion to dismiss the case with prejudice,
Eric Adams Controversy: Judge Won’t Immediately Drop Charges—Despite Trump DOJ’s Request
At least seven lawyers quit the Justice Department rather than comply with the request to drop the charges against Adams.
Judge delays NY mayor trial, declines to immediately dismiss charges
A US judge on Friday indefinitely delayed the corruption trial of New York Mayor Eric Adams but declined to immediately grant the Trump Justice Department's extraordinary request to dismiss the
Judge refuses for now to drop Adams charges, appoints outside lawyer
Paul Clement, a former U.S. solicitor general, will examine the Justice Department’s decision to dismiss bribery case against New York mayor.
Judge taps top Supreme Court lawyer to present ‘adversarial’ arguments on DOJ’s bid to drop Eric Adams case
The judge said the appointment of an outside lawyer — an unusual move in a criminal prosecution — will "assist the court’s decision-making."
Eric Adams' case indefinitely adjourned by judge following DOJ request
A federal judge has indefinitely adjourned New York City Mayor Eric Adams' fraud criminal trial after last week's request from the Department of Justice.
Adams Judge Taps Lawyer to Review DOJ Move to Drop Charges
A federal judge declined to immediately dismiss corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, instead appointing a prominent conservative lawyer to examine the Trump Justice Department’s move to drop the case.
Judge won't drop Eric Adams' criminal charges; appoints independent lawyer to look at case
A federal judge on Friday held off dropping criminal charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss the case.
The Supreme Court gave Trump immunity. He’s using it as a blank check.
President Donald Trump has expounded an extraordinary vision of his authority over the past month, relying on the Supreme ...
Judge to Scrutinize Adams’s Dealings With Trump’s Justice Department
At a hearing Wednesday, Judge Dale E. Ho is expected to examine the extraordinary events leading up to the government’s ...
Judge in NYC Mayor Eric Adams' bribery case adjourns mayor's April trial, appoints special legal adviser to review case
District Court Judge Dale Ho adjourned Adams' scheduled April trial without setting a new date but kept the pending charges ...
The Memo: Trump roils New York with Adams drama
President Trump is roiling the politics of his native city — and the drama isn’t over yet. A federal judge on Wednesday ...
Sam Bankman-Fried rips Biden over ‘politicization’ of DOJ, warms to Trump: ‘Republican Party was far more reasonable’
Sam Bankman-Fried ripped the Biden administration for its “politicization” of the Justice Department and expressed sympathy ...
Manhattan U.S. Attorney resigns after Trump DOJ order to drop case against Mayor Adams
The stunning development comes amid widespread speculation as to whether she would follow through on the directive and after ...
Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon resigns after Trump DOJ ordered her to drop case against Mayor Adams
The stunning development comes amid widespread speculation as to whether she would follow through on the directive and after ...
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The Supreme Court has helped presidential power expand. Trump may test its limits.
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed presidential power to steadily expand in recent decades. Now the court may review Trump ...