The Latest: Justice Department official urges quick dismissal of criminal case against NYC mayor

The Justice Department’s second-in-command demanded that a judge dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The mayor faces conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery charges in a five-count indictment. He declared, “I have not committed a crime.” Manhattan federal Judge Dale E. Ho declined to rule immediately. He said he wanted to carefully review the “unusual situation” but did acknowledge the vast political and legal implications.