17.07.2025 00:13
Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, has been dismissed from her position as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. News outlets reported the termination, leaving the precise reasons for her dismissal currently undisclosed.
Her prominent role in several high-profile cases, including the prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, along with rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, significantly contributed to her public profile. The unexpected nature of her firing has generated considerable speculation.
While sources remain anonymous, Politico cited individuals familiar with the matter, suggesting the reasons behind Comey's termination are still under investigation. Adding another layer of intrigue, ABC News reported, citing unnamed sources, that President Donald Trump had privately expressed displeasure over her employment within his administration. This revelation comes against the backdrop of a long-standing contentious relationship between James Comey and President Trump, stemming from Comey's FBI directorship and subsequent dismissal in 2017.
The circumstances surrounding Comey's departure were marked by an outpouring of support from her colleagues. According to Politico, dozens of fellow prosecutors escorted her from the building on Wednesday, highlighting the esteem she held within the office. Efforts to obtain comment from the Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York by Forbes remained unsuccessful.
This event unfolds amidst ongoing criticism leveled at the Trump administration for its perceived reluctance to fully disclose the so-called Epstein files. President Trump, reacting to this criticism, dismissed the calls for transparency, labeling the concerns surrounding the unreleased documents a "hoax." The timing of Comey's dismissal and the ongoing controversy surrounding the Epstein files have fueled further speculation and questions regarding the underlying causes.
