Adams Denies Alleged Deal With DOJ to Drop Corruption Case

The NYC mayor’s statement was in response to a claim in the resignation letter of Danielle Sassoon, the former acting Manhattan U.S. attorney.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall following a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming "border czar" Tom Homan in New York on Dec. 12, 2024. Yuki Iwamura/AP Photo

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Feb. 14 rejected allegations of a quid pro quo deal with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to have his criminal corruption case dismissed in exchange for his support for the Trump administration’s efforts to tackle the illegal immigrant crisis gripping New York City.

“I want to be crystal clear with New Yorkers: I never offered—nor did anyone offer on my behalf—any trade of my authority as your mayor for an end to my case. Never,” Adams said in a statement. “I am solely beholden to the 8.3 million New Yorkers that I represent and I will always put this city first.”