Federal prosecutor who withdrew from dismissed bribery case against Indian billionaire Adani fired, sources say

Updated on: September 10, 2026 / 3:59 PM EDT / CBS News

Federal prosecutor who withdrew from dismissed bribery case against Indian billionaire Adani fired, sources say

TL;DR

  • Federal prosecutor Andrew Tyler was fired shortly after withdrawing from the criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani.
  • Sources have conflicting accounts, with some stating Tyler was fired for ethical violations and others claiming it was retaliation for leaving the Adani case.
  • The Adani case, involving bribery and securities fraud charges, was ordered dismissed by senior Justice Department officials.
  • The judge overseeing the case initially refused to dismiss the charges, demanding more information from the Justice Department.
  • Tyler's firing comes amid a pattern of prosecutors being dismissed over disagreements in high-profile cases.