

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