A federal judge spent more than an hour questioning Mayor Eric Adams, his attorney and the Trump-appointed official who ordered the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York to drop corruption charges against the mayor Wednesday. But rather than immediately dismiss the charges, the judge opted to take more time to consider his options before issuing a ruling.

Cheryl Bader, a law professor at Fordham University, discussed in a “Mornings On 1” interview Thursday all the potential outcomes that may follow, and how the case has been received within the wider legal community in New York City.

Tap the video player above to watch the full interview.