Pam Bondi's Order to Dismiss Eric Adams' Indictment Has Triggered 3 Times More Legal Resignations Than the Watergate Scandal
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Other legal experts have drawn comparisons to past instances of executive overreach, such as the firing of FBI Director James Comey during Trump's first term

Summary

The Justice Department’s decision to dismiss bribery charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams has led to a wave of resignations, tripling those of the 1973 “Saturday Night Massacre.”

Six senior officials, including Manhattan U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon, stepped down in protest, citing concerns over political interference.

Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordered the dismissal, arguing the case was “weaponization” of the justice system.

Legal experts see parallels to past executive overreach, raising alarm over the independence of the Southern District of New York.

  • nomy@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    5 days ago

    but hey, if you grew up in the South the Civil War was never quite over even to modern era.

    This right here. Reconstruction was a failure, a lot of traitors should’ve been tried, not allowed to go home with dignity and honor. Lands should’ve been confiscated and given to the newly freed peoples, 40 acres and a mule should’ve been the law. The racism never went away it just learned to hide behind code words and shared looks.

    • Azal@pawb.social
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      5 days ago

      The racism never went away it just learned to hide behind code words and shared looks.

      Ah yes, the Lee Atwater strategy to bring in the Reagan administration. It’s not blacks they’re against, just “Welfare queens.”