Eric Adams criminal case dismissed with prejudice

Published April 2, 2025 10:30am ET



A Manhattan federal judge has dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams‘s criminal corruption case with prejudice.

The “with prejudice” distinction means the case cannot be brought again, even if Adams’s relationship with President Donald Trump sours in the future. Adams had been accused of engaging in a quid pro quo with the Trump administration by complying with immigration priorities in exchange for having his case dropped.

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