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Ocelot II

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9. This is a good thing, since it now makes it impossible for Trump's goons

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 10:05 AM

Apr 2

to use the possibility of prosecution as leverage. The original deal was dismissal without prejudice so they could hang it over Adams' head, get him to cooperate with Trump's deportations, but the judge wouldn't play:

In light of DOJ’s rationales, dismissing the case without prejudice would create the unavoidable perception that the Mayor’s freedom depends on his ability to carry out the immigration enforcement priorities of the administration, and that he might be more beholden to the demands of the federal government than to the wishes of his own constituents ..... That appearance is inevitable, and it counsels in favor of dismissal with prejudice.

https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house/deadline-legal-blog/judge-dismisses-nyc-mayor-eric-adams-corruption-case-trump-rcna192817

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Judge dismisses criminal case against New York Mayor Eric Adams [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 2 OP

We were taught wrong. Crime does pay. Irish_Dem Apr 2 #1

You bet it does. republianmushroom Apr 2 #14

If we were rapists, traitors, criminals, we could be living the good life. Irish_Dem Apr 2 #15

Only if you are a republican as many of them have shone. republianmushroom Apr 2 #18

yep if you are a Dem who jaywalks it is the firing squad for you. Irish_Dem Apr 2 #19

And it now pays DAMN well............ Bengus81 Apr 2 #16

This is why Trump sees us as suckers and losers. Irish_Dem Apr 2 #17

On a positive note, MLWR Apr 2 #2

ABSOLUTELY! If anything, Adams pulled a fast one on TSF. no_hypocrisy Apr 2 #5

So I assume one way or the other this guy is done in by the November election. NYC sure has its drama. dutch777 Apr 2 #3

He will be one of Trump's brownshirts now. travelingthrulife Apr 2 #4

Yeah, I don't get why Trump bailed him out other than that sort of plan. Certainly taints Adams even more than his... dutch777 Apr 2 #10

"NYC sure has its drama" BumRushDaShow Apr 2 #8

Yup Polybius Apr 2 #21

He's toast...the stench of trump is all over him. Never a good thing in NY. brush Apr 2 #6

NEWS: Judge Dale Ho dismisses Eric Adams's criminal charges WITH PREJUDICE LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2 #7

This is a good thing, since it now makes it impossible for Trump's goons Ocelot II Apr 2 #9

Justice Prevails, But Accountability Remains Vital HoldenTheDemocrat Apr 2 #11

I love Judge Ho's ruling LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2 #12

A spokesperson from the Trump Administration reached out the Mayor with words of encouragement Montauk6 Apr 2 #13

I hope you are right that Adams is TOAST!! riversedge Apr 2 #20

Can't wait to Vote Him OUT! Don't want Cuomo, either. electric_blue68 Apr 2 #22

I have a feeling that Cuomo might get it though BumRushDaShow Apr 2 #23

Oh, I know. I would vote for him over a Repuglican... I'll have figure out the ranked choice voting.... electric_blue68 Apr 2 #24