Context : The New York Times published a report that was presumptuous about the outcome of the highly unusual and, at times, unprecedented, Trial Court proceedings in the criminal corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams (D-Nw York City).
Mr. Rashbaum and collaborators reported that, "With a dismissal likely, Mr. Adams can now run for re-election unencumbered by a pending criminal trial, which had been scheduled for April 21," predicting the outcome of a criminal case that has yet to reach its conclusion.
The Hon. Dale Ho, the Trial Court Judge, has appointed outside counsel to assist the Court to litigate the Government's motion to dismiss. The outside counsel's role will be to help the Trial Court determine whether “further inquiry” is required before the Judge rules on the motion to dismiss, indicating that the Trial Court's proceedings are not yet concluded, much less predictable.
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