How Eric Adams Got His Charges Dropped

Feb 18, 2025

Jay Willis, Editor-in-Chief of Balls & Strikes and a savvy legal analyst, dives into the controversial dismissal of charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. He discusses the unsettling resignations of federal prosecutors and the shady optics of political maneuvering that hint at a quid pro quo. Willis critiques Adams' strategic ties with the Trump administration during his legal battles and raises grave concerns about the integrity of the Justice Department, framing the current landscape as a precarious tightrope between power and justice.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Mass Resignations and Political Maneuvering: A Troubling Judicial Landscape

01:42 • 5min

Legal Struggles and Political Maneuvering

06:13 • 11min

Justice Department Dynamics

17:06 • 4min

Resignations and Ethical Dilemmas

20:41 • 9min

Exploring the Watergate Scandal: From Film to Reality

29:39 • 2min