A former solicitor general, Mr. Clement has argued over 100 cases before the Supreme Court. Now he will present independent arguments as a judge decides whether to drop the charges against the mayor.

Paul Clement, solicitor general under George W. Bush and seasoned appellate lawyer, was chosen Friday to assess the DOJ's motion to dismiss the case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

The judge in the pursuit of Mayor Adams retains one of America’s greatest constitutional sages to see if there’s a case or controversy where none exists.

Paul Clement, a star conservative lawyer who was once on Trump's SCOTUS short list, will argue against the DOJ and Adams deal.

A federal judge has vacated the upcoming trial date for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, but declined to immediately dismiss the charges all together.

The judge overseeing the Eric Adams corruption and bribery case is indefinitely postponing a trial scheduled for April, but has not ruled yet on whether he will sign off on the Department of Justice’s motion to dismiss the case with prejudice,

Paul Clement, a former U.S. solicitor general, will examine the Justice Department’s decision to dismiss bribery case against New York mayor.

A federal judge has adjourned the corruption trial for New York City Mayor Eric Adams and appointed counsel to advise him on how to handle the Justice Department's request to drop charges against the Democrat.