Bove had another reason for why Adams’ charges must be dismissed. “The pending prosecution has unduly restricted Mayor Adams’ ability to devote full attention and resources to the illegal immigration and violent crimes that escalated under the policies of the prior administration.”

The development comes after months of speculation that Trump's DOJ would take steps to end the criminal case against Adams.

Eric Adams isn’t going away. That was the message the mayor delivered in a sober but defiant five-minute midday address from City Hall on Tuesday, all but comparing Donald Trump’s Justice Department to the Almighty after Washington directed the Southern District of New York to dismiss the corruption charges against him.