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DOJ in upheaval over order to dismiss Adams corruption case

Justice Department in upheaval over order to dismiss NYC Mayor Adams’ corruption case

Aired 02/14/2025

PBS News Hour

DOJ in upheaval over order to dismiss Adams corruption case

Clip: 2/14/2025 | 7m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

Justice Department in upheaval over order to dismiss NYC Mayor Adams’ corruption case

A wave of resignations is shaking up the Justice Department after the Trump administration gave orders to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. William Brangham reports on the exodus that began Thursday with one of New York’s top federal prosecutors, and Amna Nawaz speaks with law professor and former federal prosecutor Jessica Roth for more.

Aired 02/14/2025

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