Trump DOJ unlawfully fired Epstein prosecutor Maurene Comey, judge rules

A federal judge ruled that the Trump Department of Justice unlawfully fired Maurene Comey, a trial lawyer in the U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan who prosecuted cases including those of Jeffrey Epstein and Sean Combs. Comey is the daughter of James Comey, former FBI director. Fox News reported the judge found the dismissal violated the Civil Service Reform Act and ordered backpay, while NPR reported the ruling has added to concerns about politically motivated firings at the DOJ. According to CNBC, the judge ordered Comey's retroactive reinstatement to her position as an assistant United States attorney.

• CNBC — Trump DOJ unlawfully fired Epstein prosecutor Maurene Comey, judge rules
• NYT — Trump Administration Unlawfully Fired Maurene Comey, Judge Rules
• CNN — Judge: Maurene Comey was illegally fired from Justice Department
• NPR — Judge says DOJ illegally fired the daughter of former FBI director Comey
• Fox News — Obama judge rules Trump DOJ illegally fired James Comey's daughter, rejects sweeping Article II claim
• BBC — Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter, judge rules

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