A federal judge has officially dismissed the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, putting an end to months of legal uncertainty.
Judge Dale Ho granted the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) request to drop all charges but did so “with prejudice,” meaning Adams cannot be retried on the same charges in the future. The DOJ had initially sought this condition, ensuring that the case would not be revived later.
Legal Battle Comes to an End
The case against Adams had been looming since September, when he was indicted on five counts of bribery, conspiracy, and campaign finance violations. However, after legal scrutiny and external pressure, the DOJ decided to drop the charges, citing concerns that the case was interfering with Adams’ ability to govern and his 2025 mayoral campaign.
The judge’s decision follows a process in which Paul Clement, a court-appointed “friend of the court,” argued that dismissing the case with prejudice was necessary to prevent any perception that Adams remained under political pressure.
“The case against Eric Adams should have never been brought in the first place—and finally, today, that case is gone forever,” said Adams’ attorney, Alex Spiro.
The DOJ also defended its decision