Emil Bove: “The criminal inquiry into Adams amounted to an abuse of the criminal justice system.”

Continuing the case would disrupt Adams’ ability to govern in New York City, which poses unacceptable threats to public safety, national security, and related federal immigration initiatives and policies.

Dismissal is necessary because of appearances of impropriety and risks of interference with the 2025 elections in New York City.

I have never advised a Department of Justice attorney to violate a court order.

The legal battle had meaningfully impeded Adams’ ability to make decisions around public safety.