Judge permanently dismisses criminal case against NYC mayor A federal judge has permanently dismissed the criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, weeks after the Trump administration instructed prosecutors to drop the corruption charges. The move led to the resignation of Manhattan's top federal prosecutor who accused Adams of striking a deal with the Trump administration to dismiss his case in exchange for immigration enforcement. The Manhattan judge dismissed the case "with prejudice," which means the Department of Justice cannot resurrect the charges against Adams based on the same evidence. Adams was charged with conspiracy, fraud, soliciting illegal campaign contributions, and bribery. He had denied any wrongdoing.