Three prosecutors have resigned from their positions after being placed on administrative leave following their involvement in a corruption case targeting Mayor Eric Adams. The prosecutors were reportedly asked by the Justice Department to express regret for their handling of the case, a request they vehemently refused. In a statement, the prosecutors declared, "We will not confess wrongdoing when there was none."
The case against Mayor Adams has been a subject of intense scrutiny, with some critics alleging political motivations behind the investigation. The prosecutors' refusal to back down and their subsequent resignation underscores the gravity of the situation and the potential for internal disagreements within the Justice Department regarding the case's merits. The resignations raise questions about the future of the Adams corruption case and the independence of prosecutors in pursuing high-profile investigations. The Justice Department has not yet commented on the resignations.
Prosecutors Resign Over Adams Case, Refuse Regret
Three prosecutors have resigned after being placed on administrative leave for their handling of a corruption case involving Mayor Eric Adams. The prosecutors refused a request from the Justice Department to express regret over their actions in the case. They stated they would not admit wrongdoing when they believed none occurred. The resignations highlight a potential conflict over the pursuit of corruption charges against a high-profile political figure.