Expert tells judge to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams without letting them be refiled
A court-appointed lawyer has advised a federal judge to let the Justice Department drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams but prevent prosecutors from ever reviving the case so it doesn't hang over him “like the proverbial Sword of Damocles.
Attorney recommends dropping case against Eric Adams, once real estate’s mayor
Attorney Paul Clement filed a brief concluding that the corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams should be dismissed with prejudice.
Charges against Eric Adams should be dropped, amicus lawyer says
Conservative attorney Paul Clement argued to dismiss the charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams with prejudice. Why it matters: This marks a win for Adams, who likely wouldn't return to court over fraud and corruption allegations if the Justice Department dismisses his case with prejudice.
Star Lawyer Recommends Case Against Adams Be Permanently Dismissed, Ending Leverage Over the Mayor
The recommendation of dismissal ‘with prejudice’ would mean that the charges cannot be refiled, even if Hizzoner breaks with the White. House
Appointed attorney: NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption charges should be dismissed
Federal corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams should be dropped permanently with no chance of future reinstatement, according to a lawyer retained by the judge overseeing the case to review it.
NYC mayor Eric Adams' corruption case should be dismissed for good, lawyer advises
The judge overseeing Eric Adams' corruption case should grant the New York City mayor's and U.S. Department of Justice's joint request to dismiss the case, and should dismiss it for good, an independent lawyer advised on Friday.
Lawyer recommends judge dismiss Adams case without possibility of reinstating charges
The corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams should be dismissed in a way that makes certain it cannot be reinstated, otherwise it "hangs like the proverbial Sword of Damocles" if Adams fails to cooperate with President Donald Trump's immigration agenda,
Outside Lawyer Advises Judge To Dismiss Mayor Adams Case
Judge Dale Ho had acknowledged he wanted to hear from the independent attorney before making a ruling whether to drop the charges. ​
Adams case should be permanently dismissed, outside legal expert recommends
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.
Independent attorney recommends judge dismiss Eric Adams case with prejudice
An independent attorney appointed by Judge Dale Ho to advise on New York City Mayor Eric Adams‘s corruption case said in a court filing that the case should be dismissed with prejudice. Paul Clement,
Lawyer appointed in NYC Mayor Eric Adams' case recommends dropping charges
An attorney asked to weigh in on the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday recommended a federal judge dismiss the case. The court-appointed attorney, Paul D. Clement, counseled U.
Eric Adams’ criminal case should be dismissed with prejudice, amicus lawyer says
Amicus lawyer Paul Clement recommended that New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ criminal case be dismissed with prejudice.
Eric Adams’ corruption case should be dismissed permanently to remove political ‘taint,’ says judicial adviser: ‘Deeply troubing’
Former US Solicitor General Paul Clement wrote in a 33-page filing that Hizzoner’s case should be dismissed with prejudice.