Eric Adams, Quid Pro Quo

‘Quid Pro Quo’: The Phrase That Could Have Major Ramifications for Adams
The phrase, which means “this for that” in Latin, signifies acts that transgress American laws. Manhattan’s former U.S. attorney said that New York’s mayor tried to strike a corrupt deal.
Adams denies quid pro quo under oath as judge considers dismissing his case
Mayor Eric Adams effectively denied entering into a quid pro quo with the Trump administration in an effort to get the criminal case against him dropped on Wednesday before a federal judge, who will soon decide whether or not to dismiss the case against Adams at least for the time being.
Trump Border Czar Accused of Admitting to 'Quid Pro Quo' With Eric Adams
The DOJ's decision to order federal prosecutors in New York to drop the case against Adams was met with criticism by those who viewed it as corrupt.
DOJ, Adams’ lawyers tell judge no quid pro quo in deal to dismiss mayor’s corruption case
Judge Dale Ho reserved his decision Wednesday on whether to grant the government’s controversial motion to dismiss the historic prosecution of Eric Adams.
Eric Adams, feds buck quid pro quo murmurs at hearing on corruption case dismissal
Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove stressed the judge’s powerlessness to block the dismissal, suggesting he couldn't do so even if a quid pro quo deal seemed apparent.
Emil Bove denies 'quid pro quo' in dropping Eric Adams charges during court hearing
In a court appearance Wednesday, acting deputy attorney general Emil Bove denied that dropping the bribery case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams was part of a "quid pro quo."
There Was No Quid Pro Quo in the Mayor Adams Case. Period.
I blogged this morning about the Justice Department's motion to dismiss the pending federal charges against Mayor Adams. In my post, I criticized those
Donald Trump and the art of the quid pro quo
C orruption in politics is occasionally clear-cut: think wads of cash handed over in a briefcase. More often it is blurry; trading favours is part of politics. This week New Yorkers were treated to an unsolicited lesson in the squishy concepts of quid and quo courtesy of their mayor and their president.
Former prosecutor: Adams’s attorneys ‘repeatedly urged what amounted to a quid pro quo’
The former acting U.S. attorney overseeing New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s corruption case said the mayor’s attorneys pushed for a “quid pro quo” ahead of the Justice Department (DOJ)
Adams Faces Furor Amid ‘Quid Pro Quo’ Concerns
In her Wednesday letter refusing an order to drop a corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Manhattan’s chief federal prosecutor’s use of one Latin phrase drew a particularly strong response.
Homan denies quid pro quo with Mayor Adams to drop charges in exchange for migrant concessions: ‘Ridiculous’
Border czar Tom Homan addressed speculation that the Justice Department dropped charges against Mayor Adams in exchange for letting immigration enforces into Rikers Island.
Mayor Adams’ lawyer insists no ‘quid pro quo’ deal with Trump DOJ — as judge punts on whether to toss corruption charges
Embattled Mayor Eric Adams hasn’t worked out a secret “quid pro quo” with President Trump’s Department of Justice to kill his ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces she will not remove Mayor Eric Adams
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she will not remove Mayor Eric Adams amid his ongoing corruption scandal and what ...
Mayor Adams told feds his case blocked him from helping Trump immigration crackdown: court docs
In a letter released Tuesday, Adams’ lawyer laid out in great detail the different ways having an indictment hanging over ...
New York City comptroller asks Adams to prove he can govern amid turmoil
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander (D) on Monday called on Mayor Eric Adams to prove he can continue to govern amid calls ...