Federal agents investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams were actively pursuing evidence, including seizing phones and applying for search warrants, even as the Justice Department ordered the case’s dismissal, according to newly unsealed court documents. The investigation, which began in August 2021, focused on alleged improper campaign contributions and culminated in charges against Adams, who claimed the prosecution was politically motivated after criticizing President Biden’s immigration policies. Following the dismissal, which led to resignations among federal prosecutors, Adams has maintained a relationship with Trump, asserting his innocence while framing the case’s end as vindication.
