Trump DOJ unlawfully fired Epstein prosecutor Maurene Comey, judge rules
Federal Court Reinstates Prosecutor Maurene Comey Following Unlawful Dismissal
A federal judge in Manhattan issued a significant ruling on Monday, declaring that the Department of Justice acted outside the law when it terminated Maurene Comey last year. Judge Jesse Furman of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York presided over the case, ultimately deciding that Comey must be returned to her previous role as an assistant United States attorney. Along with retroactive reinstatement, the court mandated that the government provide her with back pay for the period following her dismissal.
Reinstatement and Back PAY Ordered
Maurene Comey, who is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was removed from her position in July 2025. During her
Source: CNBC · 2026-10-26