BREAKING: Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss Case Against Eric Adams A federal judge in Manhattan has shocked many by refusing the Department of Justice’s request to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Court Ruling and Case Delay U.S. District Judge Dale Ho in Manhattan issued a written ruling on Friday, stating that he will not immediately dismiss the charges against Adams. Instead, he has delayed the trial indefinitely and appointed an independent attorney—Paul Clement of Clement & Murphy PLLC—to present arguments against the prosecutors’ bid for dismissal. Justice Department officials in Washington had submitted their request to dismiss the case on February 14. Allegations and Political Context Adams, 64, is accused of accepting bribes and campaign donations from Turkish nationals seeking to exert influence over him—a charge brought last September. The DOJ, influenced by the previous Trump administration, argued that dismissing the case would allow A...