Key context:

• Trump ordered an indictment of Adams temporarily dropped in exchange for Adams helping him deport people. Since the charges can be reinstated at any time, this means Adams is effectively a Trump sockpuppet
• The lead prosecutor on the case stalled the motion to dismiss for several days, and then resigned rather than go along with this. Several of the people who were promoted to replace her also resigned rather than go along.
• NYC officials who work for Adams have resigned in protest of this situation