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Judge Dismisses FIFA Bribery Case Amid Trump Priorities

5/28/2026

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Judge Pamela K. Chen dismissed criminal charges against Fox executive Hernán López and Argentine firm Full Play Group, ending the FIFA bribery case in New York.
The Justice Department moved to drop the case because it no longer aligns with President Donald Trump’s administration priorities.
The dismissal is the second high-profile bribery prosecution abandoned during President Donald Trump’s second term, after charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams were withdrawn.

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Judge Pamela K. Chen dismissed criminal charges against Fox executive Hernán López and Argentine firm Full Play Group, ending the FIFA bribery case in New York.
The Justice Department moved to drop the case because it no longer aligns with President Donald Trump’s administration priorities.
The dismissal is the second high-profile bribery prosecution abandoned during President Donald Trump’s second term, after charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams were withdrawn.