NEW YORK (RTW News) — The former interim U.S. attorney, Danielle Sassoon, recently appeared in Manhattan federal court to defend her integrity, particularly regarding the criminal case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. Sassoon spent over an hour testifying that she had not suggested a potential plea deal for a woman connected to the FTX cryptocurrency scandal, which has been a focal point of legal discussions surrounding Adams.

Sassoon emphasized during her testimony, 'I’m not in the business of gotcha or tricking people into pleading guilty.' This statement reflects her commitment to maintaining ethical standards in her role as an attorney. She previously resigned from her position as interim U.S. attorney after refusing orders from the Justice Department to abandon the corruption charges against Adams.

The case against Adams was eventually dropped, leading to further scrutiny of the legal process involved. Lawyers representing Michelle Bond, a separate figure in this legal drama, argue that she was misled by prosecutors regarding the possibility of charges against her, contingent on the guilty plea of her boyfriend, Ryan Salame, the former CEO of FTX Digital Markets.

Sassoon clarified her position, stating that if Salame's legal team genuinely believed that a promise regarding Bond's charges existed, they would have approached her directly regarding that claim. The hearing continues next month, as the court works to unravel the complexities of this high-profile case, which has significant implications not only for Bond but also for the broader FTX scandal that has captured national attention.