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New York City Council calls for mayor's resignation amid corruption case controversy
The leader of New York City's council demanded Mayor Eric Adams’ resignation following the recent dismissal of a corruption case against him by the US Department of Justice. Adams, who denied the fraud and bribery charges and pleaded not guilty in September, has faced criticism for allegedly seeking to have the case dropped in exchange for supporting former President Donald Trump’s stringent immigration policies.
Under growing pressure, including from members of his own party, Adams has been at the center of political turmoil. This week, four deputy mayors announced their resignation, further intensifying the chaos in local politics. City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams (no relation to the mayor) expressed that the mayor has lost the trust of both his staff and New Yorkers. She emphasized that the mayor must prioritize the city’s well-being and step down.
The resigning deputy mayors cited the “extraordinary events” of recent weeks as their reason for leaving office. They explained their decision in a joint statement, saying they had to remain faithful to their oaths to the city and their families. Mayor Adams, while disappointed by their departure, acknowledged the difficulties his administration has faced.
Earlier, multiple prosecutors from the Southern District of New York, who had initially brought charges against Adams, resigned after the Justice Department ordered the case to be dropped. This included Assistant US Attorney Hagan Scotten, who criticized the decision, calling it something only a "fool" or "coward" would comply with. The acting US Attorney, Danielle Sassoon, also resigned, as did several members of the Public Integrity Section of the Justice Department in Washington.
Despite the dismissal, the Justice Department’s motion to drop the case was filed "without prejudice," meaning the case could still be pursued in the future, potentially influencing Adams’ re-election campaign in November.
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