Judge: DOJ Illegally Fired Maurene Comey

U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman ruled the July 2025 firing of the federal prosecutor, daughter of ex-FBI Director James Comey, was unlawful, ordering retroactive reinstatement and back pay through Dec. 20, 2025.

First page of Judge Furman’s opinion and order, filed Oct. 26, 2026.Court filing • S.D.N.Y. Case 1:25-cv-07625

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Plus the primary source: Judge Furman’s 55-page opinion (S.D.N.Y.).

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Verified Oct. 26, 2026Published at 97% with 5 independent confirmations.

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