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Judge rules Maurene Comey firing was illegal
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A US federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally fired Maurene Comey, a former New York federal prosecutor and daughter of James Comey. Judge Jesse Furman ordered her reinstatement and back pay from July to December 2025. The Justice Department said it disagrees and will appeal. Comey argued she was fired over her father and perceived politics.
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What It Means For You
- Furman ordered reinstatement and back pay covering July through December 2025.
- The Justice Department said it will appeal the ruling.
- Furman said prosecutors may be fired only in set ways and for set reasons.
What's Happening
- Comey lost the New York prosecutor job in July 2025 and sued the government.
- Furman ruled the dismissal violated the Constitution and fair process rights.
- Court filings said former Attorney General Pam Bondi made the firing decision.
Related Comey Cases
- Maurene Comey worked on cases involving Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Sean Combs.
- The administration has brought multiple cases against James Comey, which he denies.
- On Monday, prosecutors also charged James Comey with leaking national defence information.
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