Top U.S. Prosecutor in Manhattan Resigns After Being Ordered to Drop Eric Adams Case
The order to dismiss charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams triggered a series of departures from the Justice Department.
Who is Danielle Sassoon, the prosecutor who stood up to Trump's DOJ over Eric Adams' case?
When Danielle Sassoon's college newspaper asked her two decades ago for three words she would use to describe herself, the first word the future lawyer said was "independent."
Who is Danielle Sassoon, the acting US attorney in New York who quit amid directive to drop Eric Adams corruption case?
Danielle Sassoon, who resigned from her position as Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, oversaw all investigations into federal crimes in the Southern District of New York, including the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams that the Trump administration has directed be dropped.
Danielle Sassoon resigns as acting U.S. attorney after Justice Dept. directs her office to drop Eric Adams case
The Justice Department told federal prosecutors in New York to drop the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams, citing his "restricted" ability to help the administration enforce its immigration policies.
Star Prosecutor in New York Upbraided by Justice Department for Defiant Resignation Over Order To Drop Charges Against Mayor Adams
The acting United States attorney prosecuting the case, Danielle Sassoon, resigns rather than heed the command to drop the effort to convict Adams.
Top New York prosecutor resigns after order to drop Eric Adams case
Danielle Sassoon, who was appointed by the Trump administration as acting U.S. attorney in the Southern District of New York, resigned that position on Thursday.
US attorney resigns after being ordered to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Adams
Danielle Sassoon, a Republican who was interim US attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced her resignation in an email to her staff.
New York Federal Prosecutor Danielle Sassoon Resigns After DOJ Drops Eric Adams Charges
A spate of high-ranking resignations marks a stunning escalation in the standoff over the Trump Administration prioritizing political aims over criminal culpability.
Who Is Danielle Sassoon? What We Know as U.S. Attorney Resigns
Two other Justice Department officials resigned after being ordered to dismiss corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
Prosecutor who quit after refusing to drop Adams case says she’s confident he committed the crimes
Danielle Sassoon, a Republican serving as interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced her ...
Top prosecutor resignations over DOJ directive is "extraordinary on any level," attorney says
Manhattan's top career federal prosecutor resigned on Thursday, just days after a Justice Department official ordered her ...
An Ambitious Prosecutor Quits Rather Than Do Trump’s Bidding
Danielle R. Sassoon, Manhattan’s interim U.S. attorney, built a life on conservative values and amassed a daunting resume. On ...
New prosecuting attorney in St. Louis County is dating her chief of staff
Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Price Smith said she has put protections in place to prevent conflicts of interest from arising.