The Justice Department is instructing the Southern District of New York to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Mayor Adams says this ends a saga that put him, his family and the city through and unnecessary ordeal.
"We can put this cruel episode behind us and focus entirely on the future of our city. It is time to move forward."
Adams once again denied any wrongdoing saying he never asked anyone to break the law on his behalf and never used his position of power for personal benefits. Governor Kathy Hochul was asked if she has confidence in the mayor.
"I will continue working with him to make sure that we focus on our mutual priorities."
Critics have argued the Democratic mayor has gotten friendly with the Trump administration in an effort to get his case dropped. Adams was set to go on trial in April on federal corruption charges. A memo by the Justice Department indicates that the charges have restricted the mayor's ability give his full attention to the illegal immigration and violent crime that escalated under policies of the Biden Administration