Danielle Sassoon, the acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has reportedly resigned following instructions from the federal Justice Department to stop a corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Sassoon had been in her role since the departure of Edward Kim, and her resignation stems from an official appointed by former President Donald Trump, who directed her to pause Adams' case until a new US Attorney could be confirmed. The case against Adams, who was indicted for allegedly accepting illegal donations from the Turkish government, was controversial, especially as Trump defended Adams, asserting he was targeted for opposing the Biden administration's policies. Adams, who is known for his pro-crypto stance, had initially pledged to accept his paycheck in Bitcoin, but his administration now faces serious allegations regarding corruption related to travel perks and facilitating a new Turkish consulate's establishment. There is currently no information on who will succeed Sassoon in her position.

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