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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Larry Neumeister

Manhattan US attorney resigns after refusing orders to drop case against New York City Mayor Adams

NYC Mayor Explainer - (Kena Betancur)

The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigned Thursday after being ordered by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

The resignation of Danielle Sassoon, a Republican who was the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, was confirmed by a spokesperson for the office.

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