Seven U.S. Department of Justice prosecutors resigned in protest after being ordered to drop federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
The prosecutors were working on a high-profile case involving allegations of political corruption and bribery, but their efforts were abruptly halted by senior DOJ officials.
The incident, which has been dubbed the “Thursday Night Massacre,” has raised alarm over the influence of politics on the judicial process. Critics argue that political interference in such investigations undermines the rule of law and erodes public trust in the justice system.
Mayor Adams has denied any wrongdoing, but the controversy surrounding the dismissal of the case has cast a shadow over his administration. The resignations highlight ongoing concerns over the politicization of the U.S. justice system.