Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Fired Federal Prosecutor Maurene Comey

A federal judge ruled that the US justice department illegally fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey in July 2025 because of her father, former FBI director James Comey. Judge Jesse Furman ordered the Trump administration to reinstate Comey and provide back pay, stating her dismissal violated the US Constitution and her right to a fair legal process.

Comey previously worked on high-profile cases involving Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sean "Diddy" Combs. The justice department stated it disagreed with the decision and plans to appeal. Comey accepted a new job in December 2025 after being let go.

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