The US Department of Justice has asked prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
In a memo seen by the BBC's US news partner CBS, acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, appointed by President Donald Trump, instructed federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York to close the case.
Adams was indicted in September on five counts, including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. He has pleaded not guilty.
He is accused of accepting illegal campaign funds and thousands of dollars in luxury travel benefits from Turkish businessmen and an official in exchange for his influence as mayor.
Prosecutors have not yet indicated whether they intend to withdraw the case, as requested.