The fact that Bove said he hadn't reviewed the merits of the case against Adams and the fact that the dismissal is without prejudice (meaning Adams can still be prosecuted) erases any doubt (of which I had none) that this was a political deal, not an attempt to further justice.
Because Adams isn't really off the hook, Trump remains able to make sure Adams gives him wants politically. It's a bigger hammer than the old fashioned means of enforcement - sending a guy named named Muggsy to break Adams' leg.
I would be a fool to rush in where wise men have tread. I only tried one case in 35 years of practice, and that a civil case, so I don't question the wisdom of either Bill Otis or Andy McCarthy, but I do have some vagrant thoughts. I don't put a lot of stock in the grand jury indictment in the case, since litigators keep telling me grand juries are in the pocket of prosecutors and would indict a ham sandwich. I put some, but not a lot, of stock in the fact many line prosecutors in the Adams case have taken a hike. Prosecutors tend to get wedded to their case, as witness the line prosecutors exit when AG Barr dismissed the case against Michael Flynn. My guess is that Trump and his attorneys are inclined to see political motivations for prosecution everywhere, and particularly in New York, given the politically motivated cases against Trump. Neither of the letters in the case get into the merits of the case, but it appears bribery involving campaign contributors is at least one of the charges. This is a tricky area. Politicians reward their contributors all the time, so courts require a clear quid pro quo before pursuing charges in this area. I and other conservatives have problems with Adams, since his bite is less than his bark, but there's no question his experience with illegals in his city make him a possible ally in rooting out crime and cooperating with ICE in apprehending criminal illegals. In New York men and women with Adams' inclination to be cooperative with federal authorities are hard to come by. Under these circumstances, a political decision to keep Adams free of criminal entanglements makes some sense. Jim Dueholm
Let me amend this reply. I should have said that it makes sense, but, in my opinion, shows insufficient regard for the law on the part of Trump's team.
I know that my friend Jim has plenty of regard for the law.
The fact that Bove said he hadn't reviewed the merits of the case against Adams and the fact that the dismissal is without prejudice (meaning Adams can still be prosecuted) erases any doubt (of which I had none) that this was a political deal, not an attempt to further justice.
Because Adams isn't really off the hook, Trump remains able to make sure Adams gives him wants politically. It's a bigger hammer than the old fashioned means of enforcement - sending a guy named named Muggsy to break Adams' leg.
I would be a fool to rush in where wise men have tread. I only tried one case in 35 years of practice, and that a civil case, so I don't question the wisdom of either Bill Otis or Andy McCarthy, but I do have some vagrant thoughts. I don't put a lot of stock in the grand jury indictment in the case, since litigators keep telling me grand juries are in the pocket of prosecutors and would indict a ham sandwich. I put some, but not a lot, of stock in the fact many line prosecutors in the Adams case have taken a hike. Prosecutors tend to get wedded to their case, as witness the line prosecutors exit when AG Barr dismissed the case against Michael Flynn. My guess is that Trump and his attorneys are inclined to see political motivations for prosecution everywhere, and particularly in New York, given the politically motivated cases against Trump. Neither of the letters in the case get into the merits of the case, but it appears bribery involving campaign contributors is at least one of the charges. This is a tricky area. Politicians reward their contributors all the time, so courts require a clear quid pro quo before pursuing charges in this area. I and other conservatives have problems with Adams, since his bite is less than his bark, but there's no question his experience with illegals in his city make him a possible ally in rooting out crime and cooperating with ICE in apprehending criminal illegals. In New York men and women with Adams' inclination to be cooperative with federal authorities are hard to come by. Under these circumstances, a political decision to keep Adams free of criminal entanglements makes some sense. Jim Dueholm
It makes sense if you have little regard for the rule of law.
Let me amend this reply. I should have said that it makes sense, but, in my opinion, shows insufficient regard for the law on the part of Trump's team.
I know that my friend Jim has plenty of regard for the law.
Whats with Trump? He's Trump.