Danielle Sassoon
Danielle Sassoon is a seasoned prosecutor who serves as the acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, a position she assumed shortly after Donald Trump took office. Known for her legal acumen, Sassoon has had a significant role in high-profile cases, and she now faces the challenging task of responding to the Justice Department's directive to drop the criminal charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
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Danielle Sassoon is the acting US attorney who resigned in protest.
Donald Trump has built a regime of retribution and reward | Sidney Blumenthal
United Kingdom· 2025-10-24
Danielle Sassoon alleged Mr Bove's order to drop a felony case against New York City mayor Eric Adams was politically motivated and legally unjustified.
Who is Emil Bove, Trump's former lawyer and nominee for federal judge?United Kingdom· 2025-07-30
Danielle Sassoon was the interim US Attorney in Manhattan who quit in protest over Bove's handling of the Adams case.
Emil Bove: Trump lawyer and DOJ enforcer faces confirmation hearing for federal judgeship
United States· 2025-06-25
Danielle Sassoon, the interim Manhattan U.S. Attorney at the time, criticized what she viewed as a quid pro quo between Adams and her superiors.
Judge dismisses New York mayor's corruption case, slams Trump administration 'bargain'
Guyana· 2025-04-03
Danielle Sassoon criticized what she viewed as a quid pro quo between Adams and her superiors.
Judge dismisses New York mayor's corruption case, slams Trump administration 'bargain'Guyana· 2025-04-02Danielle Sassoon is the Manhattan's top federal prosecutor who resigned over the order to dismiss the case against Eric Adams.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams criminal case permanently dismissed by federal judgeUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-02
Danielle Sassoon was the then-acting US attorney for the Southern District of New York who resigned over the case.
Judge dismisses Eric Adams case and says it cannot be brought again, defying Trump DOJUnited States· 2025-04-02
Then-interim U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon refused to request the dismissal of charges against Eric Adams.
Advisor tells U.S. judge to dismiss charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams without letting them be refiled
Canada· 2025-03-08
Danielle Sassoon resigned in protest against Trump's mafia-like deal with New York's mayor.
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Sweden· 2025-02-26
Then-U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon wrote a letter to Attorney-General Pam Bondi explaining why charges against Adams should not be dropped.
New York Mayor Eric Adams claims prosecutorial misconduct, asks judge to dismiss criminal caseCanada· 2025-02-26Former acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon's resignation letter was cited by Adams' lawyers as damaging to his presumption of innocence.
Attorneys for New York City Mayo Eric Adams seek to dismiss corruption chargesUnited States· 2025-02-26
Danielle Sassoon is the acting US attorney for the southern district of New York and formerly a clerk to the late supreme court justice Antonin Scalia.
‘Royal authority’: Jeffrey Toobin explores the US presidential pardon in his new book | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-23
Danielle Sassoon is the interim US attorney who resigned in protest against the handling of the case against Adams.
Judge takes NYC mayor Eric Adams' trial off the calendarUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-21
The top Manhattan federal prosecutor in the case, Danielle Sassoon, resigned in protest.
Governor Hochul will not remove NYC Mayor Adams from officeUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-20Danielle Sassoon is the Manhattan U.S. Attorney who resigned rather than comply with Bove's order to dismiss the charges.
US judge questions 'unusual' request to drop Eric Adams caseGuyana· 2025-02-20Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Danielle Sassoon resigned after expressing concerns about the case against Adams.
U.S. District Judge Dale Ho waits to decide dismissing case against NYC Mayor Eric AdamsUnited States· 2025-02-20Danielle Sassoon is the former lead prosecutor who alleged a quid pro quo involving Adams.
Judge puts off decision on dropping charges against NY Mayor Eric AdamsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-19Danielle Sassoon is the acting federal prosecutor in Manhattan who refused to comply with Bove's dishonest order.
Se niegan a cumplir las órdenes flagrantemente deshonestas de Trump
Argentina· 2025-02-19
Acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon resigned rather than carry out Trump's directive.
Trump orders all Biden-era US attorneys to be fired: 'We must clean house immediately'United States· 2025-02-19
Danielle Sassoon, the interim U.S. attorney in New York, resigned rather than follow Emil Bove's order.
Opinion | Farewell, Justice Department IndependenceUnited States· 2025-02-18Former US attorney Danielle Sassoon resigned over pressure to drop the case against Mayor Eric Adams.
New York governor weighs Eric Adams future after corruption case scandalUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-18
Acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon said Adams was being granted special treatment by the Trump administration after receiving a memo directing the case against the mayor to be dropped.
NYC comptroller asking Adams to provide plan amid City Hall instabilityUnited States· 2025-02-18
Danielle Sassoon is the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan who opposed the dismissal of the case against Eric Adams.
Saturday Night Massacre recalled as Trump loyalists push for New York mayor’s corruption case to be withdrawn – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-17
Danielle Sassoon is the acting prosecutor who refused to dismiss the case against Eric Adams.
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Spain· 2025-02-17
Danielle Sassoon has become a star after resigning on principle over the decision to drop the case against Eric Adams.
Opinion | Trump’s First Four Weeks Felt Like Four YearsUnited States· 2025-02-17
Danielle Sassoon, the acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, resigned Thursday before she could be fired.
Trump and Musk’s ‘hard power’ is changing America before our eyes
Australia· 2025-02-17
Danielle Sassoon resigned after asserting that dismissing the indictment would be contrary to the rule of law.
Trump DOJ brings down 'Sovereign' District of New YorkUnited States· 2025-02-17
Manhattan's chief federal prosecutor, Danielle Sassoon, resigned following Emil Bove's directive to dismiss the Adams case.
Political turmoil and resignations: Justice department faces unprecedented challenges under new administration
India· 2025-02-16
Sassoon is described as a conservative legal star and the hero of the story.
Who will stand up to Trump at High Noon? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-16
Danielle Sassoon is the interim Southern District U.S. attorney who refused to proceed with the case against Eric Adams.
Opinion | Trump’s Legal Shakedowns Won’t End With the Adams CaseUnited States· 2025-02-16