Danielle Sassoon has been appointed as a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, following her resignation from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Her resignation was notable due to her refusal to follow a DOJ directive regarding a corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams, alleging a quid pro quo agreement. Sassoon's legal background includes a magna cum laude graduation from Yale Law School and extensive experience as an assistant United States attorney. At the Manhattan Institute, she will conduct policy research and contribute to the City Journal.
Danielle Sassoon has joined the Manhattan Institute as a senior fellow, transitioning from her role as former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, where she faced national attention.
Sassoon's resignation stemmed from her refusal to comply with the DOJ's order to drop a federal corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams, highlighting allegations of a quid pro quo agreement.
With a distinguished career including a Yale Law School magna cum laude graduation and clerkships with notable judges, Sassoon is recognized for her extensive legal experience.
As a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Sassoon will engage in policy research and writing, contributing to the City Journal while aligning with her judicial conservative background.
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