Federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams were dismissed, as requested by Trump's Justice Department

Dismissing the case “with prejudice” spares Adams from having to govern in a way that pleases Trump at risk of the Justice Department reviving the charges.

A federal judge prevented further prosecution against the New York City mayor, ruling the court could not order the Justice Department to continue proceedings.

A U.S. judge dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday, even as he said the Trump administration's argument that the case should be dropped because it was hindering the Democratic politician's help with an immigration crackdown "smacks of a bargain.

Judge Dale Ho agreed to drop the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams "with prejudice." CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down the court's reasoning.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams briefed reporters Wednesday afternoon — the same day a federal judge dismissed his criminal corruption case. The decision, citing prejudice, ensures the charges cannot be refiled.

U.S. District Judge Dale Ho, the federal judge presiding over New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case, was asked to approve a farcical quid pro quo. He went a different route.

A federal judge permanently dismissed corruption charges against the mayor but also cut off President Trump’s leverage over him.

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) with prejudice, ensuring that the charges cannot be refiled against him. The ruling itself dropping the charges comes after the Trump administration’s Justice Department (DOJ) requested that the case be dismissed against the embattled mayor,