Manhattan US attorney resigns after refusing orders to drop case against New York City mayor
Feb 13, 2025 | 12:28 PM
NEW YORK (AP) — The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan resigned Thursday after being ordered by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
The resignation of Danielle Sassoon, a Republican who was the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, was confirmed by a spokesperson for the office.
Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press