Comes after Welch-led push to get answers about Todd Blanche’s Involvement in the DOJ’s Push to Dismiss Case

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, a U.S. District Court judge in New York dismissed the corruption case, with prejudice, against Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City, blocking future legal action against Mr. Adams. This follows Trump allies at the Department of Justice (DOJ) making an unprecedented request to dismiss the case, leading to the resignation of career senior prosecutors at the DOJ. 

Recent reporting raises questions as to whether Todd Blanche, now Deputy Attorney General, testified truthfully about his involvement in DOJ’s decision, while under oath during his nomination hearing in February. Mr. Blanche was asked by Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) about his knowledge of plans to dismiss the case against Mayor Adams, and similar questions were asked by Sens. Coons and Booker. Senators Welch and Coons this week led Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee in requesting documents from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to determine the veracity of Mr. Blanche’s testimony before the Judiciary Committee.  

Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following reaction to the dismissal of the case against Mayor Adams:

“The unprecedented push by DOJ to dismiss the case against Mayor Adams reeks of corruption, instigated by President Trump and his enablers. This dismissal undermines the rule of law and the independent Judiciary, and is the clearest indicator yet that Trump will stop at nothing to exploit his power to advance his agenda,” said Senator Welch. 

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was charged with one count of conspiracy to receive campaign contributions from foreign nationals and commit wire fraud and bribery; one count of wire fraud; two counts of soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals; and one count of soliciting and accepting a bribe.  

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