The investigation is targeting current and former police executives, sources familiar with it told ABC News.
A lawyer is recommending a federal judge dismiss the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams with prejudice, to prevent the potential of future prosecution from hanging like a "sword of Damocles" over him.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul decided not to remove Mayor Eric Adams. Instead, Hochul says she is using "extraordinary intervention" to limit the mayor and his powers.
Mayor Adams let his defense attorney do the talking, insisting that the federal bribery case against the mayor is effectively over.
The Justice Department has had discussions about the future of the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams -- including the possibility of dropping the case all together, sources familiar with the talks told ABC News.
Adams' lawyer cites an op-ed piece written by the former U.S. Attorney who brought the charges - Damian Williams.