Judge Dale Ho, a Biden appointee, noted in the New York mayor’s case that the government’s prosecutorial discretion is broad but also that the judiciary has an independent role to play.

The federal judge overseeing the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has scheduled a hearing Wednesday to consider the Justice Department’s controversial motion to dismiss the charges.

Gov. Hochul began a series of meetings with elected officials and faith leaders Tuesday over the question of whether she should use her powers to remove Mayor Adams from office amid questions