Federal prosecutors in New York and Washington resign after refusing to drop Adams charges
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At least six prosecutors, including the acting U.S. attorney in Manhattan, have stepped down over the DOJ order to dismiss corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
  • ofcourse@lemmy.ml
    93·
    6 days ago

    I wouldn’t blame anyone resigning voluntarily over this. Can you imagine the energy, dedication and countless hours they’d have put into building this case only to have it thrown away on a whim?! It would be close to impossible to stay motivated in any job after something like this. Honestly, good on them for prioritizing their safety and mental health over a thankless job.

    This is how the Republicans are really gutting the government - by breaking the spirits of the most dedicated employees. This regime is going to be the biggest shock to US government since Reagan and the American people will be suffering from its impacts for decades.

    • theparadox@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      6 days ago

      thrown away on a whim?!

      It wasn’t thrown away on a whim, it was dismissed without prejudice. It was transformed into a gun held to the corrupt mayor’s head so that the Trump administration can extract as much value as possible from him while he still has some power.

      In my opinion, it’s even more fucked up. Double corruption - corruption charges put on hold so that so the defendant can be extorted.