Eric Adams’ NYC trial in limbo — as judge appoints attorney to fight DOJ’s bid to dismiss historic case
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.
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 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 ...
This lawyer went 2-0 against Trump. Now she’s suing him again over NYC tolls.
Roberta Kaplan, the lawyer who won sexual abuse and defamation lawsuits for the writer E. Jean Carroll, is also representing ...
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 ...
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Trump’s recent actions show his revenge tour isn’t slowing down
Nearly three weeks into Donald Trump’s second term in office, the president is continuing to dramatically reimagine and ...
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 ...
Trump ally Steve Bannon pleads guilty and avoids jail time in border wall fraud case
Steve Bannon pleaded guilty on Tuesday to defrauding donors to a private effort to build a wall on the U.S. southern border, ...
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 ...