Justice Department Fires Epstein Prosecutor Maurene Comey

Maurene Comey, a senior prosecutor in the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office known for her roles in high-profile sex trafficking cases against Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs, was abruptly fired by the Justice Department without a clear explanation. Her dismissal comes amid a broader pattern of the DOJ terminating lawyers who have worked on cases that have drawn President Donald Trump's ire, including those related to Capitol riot prosecutions and special counsel Jack Smith’s investigations. Maurene Comey is the daughter of James Comey, former FBI Director and a longtime Trump adversary, who is also reportedly under investigation by federal authorities. The firing has sparked concern over potential political motivations, especially given the Justice Department's invocation of the president's constitutional authority to terminate employees. The move occurs as Trump publicly criticized the handling of Epstein-related investigations and dismissed them as a Democratic hoax. Maurene Comey's prosecutorial successes, particularly the conviction of Maxwell, contrast with the mixed verdict in the Combs case, adding complexity to the reaction surrounding her firing.