Former Federal Prosecutor Maurene Comey Sues Trump Administration Over Dismissal
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Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI Director James Comey, files lawsuit alleging her July firing was politically motivated and unconstitutional.
Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor and daughter of ex-FBI Director James Comey, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging her dismissal in July was politically motivated and unconstitutional. The suit, filed in Manhattan federal court, claims her termination from the Justice Department was due to her familial connection and perceived political beliefs.
Comey had served nearly a decade in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, handling high-profile cases involving Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sean "Diddy" Combs. Her firing occurred shortly after she was asked to lead a major public corruption case and received an "Outstanding" performance review.
The lawsuit alleges that the Justice Department provided no legitimate explanation for her termination, citing only Article II of the U.S. Constitution, which outlines presidential powers. When Comey sought clarification from then-interim U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton, he reportedly stated, "All I can say is it came from Washington. I can't tell you anything else."
Comey is seeking reinstatement to her former position and back pay. The Justice Department has declined to comment on the ongoing litigation.
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