DOJ moves to dismiss federal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

FIRST ON FOX: The Justice Department is moving to dismiss federal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Fox News has learned. 

Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove sent a letter to the acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York on Monday instructing SDNY to drop the federal case against Adams and dismiss it without prejudice. 

Adams was indicted in September on charges including bribery, soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals, wire fraud and conspiracy. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Sources told Fox News that the case needs to be dismissed because the process was tainted against Adams. 

Sources also said that top officials at the Justice Department believe that the case needs to be dropped so that Adams can continue efforts to stop illegal immigration in the city. 

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.