What is set forth here is my conclusion that this case, as a matter of prosecutorial discretion, should not proceed because it reflects, at minimum, appearances of impropriety that give cause for concern about abuse of the criminal justice process.
Bove explains his reasoning for dismissing the case against Mayor Adams.
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the reason we need to dismiss this case, as Kara said, is so that Mayor Adams can continue to support our immigration agenda.
The Justice Department will not tolerate the insubordination and apparent misconduct reflected in the approach that you and your office have taken in this matter.
Your office’s insubordination is little more than a preference to avoid a duty that you regard as unpleasant and politically inconvenient.