Abdelrahman
On Thursday, the U.S. Attorney for Manhattan, Danielle R. Sassoon, announced her resignation following a directive from the Justice Department to discontinue the corruption investigation against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. This development has raised concerns regarding the autonomy of federal prosecutors during President Trump’s second term, as reported by individuals familiar with the situation.
Sassoon, who was previously in favor of pursuing charges against Adams, communicated her resignation in a concise email sent around 2 p.m. Her office has yet to submit a motion to dismiss the case.
In her email, which was shared with The New York Times, Sassoon expressed, “I have just submitted my resignation to the attorney general. It has been my highest honor to represent the United States and seek justice as a prosecutor in the Southern District of New York.” She further remarked, “Working alongside you has been a privilege, and I will take pride in watching you continue your dedicated service to the United States.”
A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s office has not yet responded to requests for comment, and an official from the Justice Department in Washington also refrained from making any statements.
