An independent legal expert has advised a federal judge to permanently dismiss the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Paul Clement, a former U.S. solicitor general, was appointed by Judge Dale Ho to assess the Justice Department’s request to drop the case. Clement concluded that the case should not only be dismissed but also barred from future prosecution. The recommendation follows controversy over the Justice Department’s handling of the case.
The final decision now rests with Judge Ho.
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Sounds like another example of government overreach wasting taxpayer money on a case that never should’ve been pursued in the first place. The justice system should focus on real crimes instead of political theater.
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Adams case should be permanently dismissed, outside legal expert says
Paul Clement, a former solicitor general, was asked by U.S. Judge Dale Ho to weigh in on the Justice Dept.’s controversial request to dismiss the Adams case.
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Independent attorney says Adams corruption case should be dismissed for good
The independent lawyer tasked with presenting arguments to Manhattan Federal Judge Dale Ho as he weighs tossing the case against Mayor Adams on Friday recommended permanent dismissal of the
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