DOJ, and newly confirmed Deputy Todd Blanche, have an interesting choice in front of them in the Adams case. Ho is not going to dismiss without prejudice, as DOJ has moved. And the second circuit unlikely to change that. So do they buy reasonableness points by acquiescing; or do they fight and lose? - ThreadSky

harrylitman.bsky.social • 4 days ago

DOJ, and newly confirmed Deputy Todd Blanche, have an interesting choice in front of them in the Adams case. Ho is not going to dismiss without prejudice, as DOJ has moved. And the second circuit unlikely to change that. So do they buy reasonableness points by acquiescing; or do they fight and lose?

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bruinsgirl77.bsky.social•4 days ago

Too many negatives for this non-legal brain. Can someone please explain in simple English? Many thanks!

birddroneone.bsky.social•4 days ago

DOJ wants the threat of future prosecution to hang over Adams head like the Sword of Damocles (dismissal without prejudice).

Court appointed expert recommends dismissal with prejudice—he could never be prosecuted for that crime again—which would eliminate that threat.

bruinsgirl77.bsky.social•4 days ago

Thank you!!!!

birddroneone.bsky.social•4 days ago

OP ponders what the DOJ will do if he dismisses with prejudice —it’s difficult for them to appeal on the basis that they want to dismiss, but not like that.

boboinparadise.bsky.social•4 days ago

Or take it to SCOTUS and win?

gonzojim.bsky.social•4 days ago

Agree with everyone here that this is a losing battle, but the fact remains that there are a myriad of ways that they can flush the case, including simply allowing the file to be released publicly via FOIA.

ds12990.bsky.social•3 days ago

Fight badly with lots of foot stomping and recriminations, and then lose.

mattoqp.bsky.social•4 days ago

Trump will order Blanche to appeal. In his personal life, Trump always pursues every possible appeal, no matter how futile — as long as he isn’t personally paying the legal fees.

jon-eisenberg.bsky.social•4 days ago

Yes, interesting, because I don’t think they want to let Adams off. I think they want the leverage, which they can’t get with a dismissal with prejudice. Funny not funny.

nj2nc.bsky.social•4 days ago

Ho will dismiss with prejudice, meaning the DOJ can not hang this over Adams head to control him? Do I understand this correctly? 🤔

plantlvr.bsky.social•4 days ago

https://www.axios.com/2025/03/06/state-department-ai-revoke-foreign-student-visas-hamas

thebabysitter.bsky.social•4 days ago

Whichever way, one thoroughly corrupt elected official goes free, and another gets to keep doing this for at least another four years. 🤷‍♂️

qua12.bsky.social•4 days ago

The judge put the Trump justice department in a quandry👍

birdermaria.bsky.social•4 days ago

The latter. I’m guessing that their boss wants the Mayor on a choke chain.

markbeekeeper.bsky.social•4 days ago

Of course they are going to fight and lose. They are idiots.

doublejack.bsky.social•4 days ago

Doublejack’s Postulate: Any dupe working or rooting for dictato dumbledick is in all cases drawn to the dumbest available option like a fly to shit.

slickninjakitty.bsky.social•4 days ago

I think they’ll keep fighting until they lose.

peacockgirl.bsky.social•3 days ago

Once Adams is no longer Mayor, which will happen--everyone in NY hates him and he will lose the primary--he is of no use to Orange and they will revive the indictments. Dismissed without predjudice. They'll be back!

rhondalee.bsky.social•4 days ago

📌

kc-momkin.bsky.social•4 days ago

I wouldn't put it past them to charge him with something else. I don't follow Adams closely, but he doesn't seem like a squeaky clean guy. They could dismiss with prejudice and then let him know they are thinking about charging him with something else.

nubg84.bsky.social•4 days ago

Bluff called!

paulconquest.bsky.social•4 days ago

I think DOJ is going to fight, for the sole purpose of delaying their inevitable loss.

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