Summary
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for NYC Mayor Eric Adams to resign or be removed after revelations that his legal team allegedly sought a deal to dismiss his corruption charges in exchange for aiding federal immigration enforcement.
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon described this as a “quid pro quo” in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The controversy has led to multiple Justice Department resignations.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has not decided whether to take action, while Adams praised the case’s dismissal.
I’ve a better idea.
arrested, charged and convicted for fraud. wanna bet NY state has laws he violated, too?
The hiring of family members to jobs that pay 100k+ that they are unqualified for is a great place to start.