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DOJ fires Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director and a prosecutor in Diddy's and Ghislaine Maxwell's cases

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Maurene Comey prosecuted Sean "Diddy" Combs and played a role in the investigation and prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

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  1. KOB 4

    The Latest: Justice Department fires prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director (opens KOB 4)

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    The Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a prosecutor in the federal cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein. That's according to two people familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday.

  2. Washington Examiner

    DOJ fires James Comey’s daughter who prosecuted Epstein and associate Ghislaine Maxwell (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Conservative influencer Laura Loomer said in May that "Pam Blondi" had been allowing Maurene Comey and her husband to work at the Southern District of New York.

  3. CNN

    Who is Maurene Comey, the fired federal prosecutor in Epstein case? (opens CNN)

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    Maurene Comey, the Manhattan federal prosecutor who was fired from the US attorney’s office this week, has prosecuted a number of high-profile cases and followed in her father’s, James Comey, footsteps with her work at the Southern District of New York.

  4. Time

    Who Is Maurene Comey, the Fired U.S. Attorney and Prosecutor of Jeffrey Epstein? (opens Time)

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    Her sacking comes amid heightened interest into cases about late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

  5. New York Post

    Maurene Comey, who prosecuted Diddy and Epstein, says she was fired by DOJ ‘without reason,’ worries her termination will sow fear (opens New York Post)

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    Maurene Comey, the daughter of ex-FBI Director James Comey, said Thursday she was fired from the powerful Manhattan US Attorney’s Office "without reason" — as she warned the Justice Department's decision to axe her will only sow fear.

  6. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    DOJ fires Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director and a prosecutor in Diddy's and Ghislaine Maxwell's cases (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Maurene Comey prosecuted Sean "Diddy" Combs and played a role in the investigation and prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

  7. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Maurene Comey, federal prosecutor in Epstein case, fired from US attorney’s office (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    CNN By Kara Scannell and Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in Manhattan and the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, has been fired from her job in the Southern District of New York, according to people familiar with the situation.

  8. Fox10 Phoenix

    Maurene Comey, federal prosecutor on Epstein and ‘Diddy’ cases, fired (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Maurene Comey is also the daughter of ex-FBI director, James Comey, who is being investigated by the FBI.

  9. WDIO Duluth

    Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor on Epstein case and daughter of ex-FBI director (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    The Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a prosecutor in the federal cases against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jeffrey Epstein, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

  10. Newsweek

    Key Jeffrey Epstein prosecutor Maurene Comey fired: What we know (opens Newsweek)

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    Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, who was fired by President Donald Trump during his first term.

  11. New Hampshire Union Leader

    DOJ fires federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI head James Comey (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    The U.S. Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the eldest daughter of former FBI director James Comey and the federal prosecutor in the cases involving Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell

  12. WMUR

    DOJ fires Maurene Comey, federal prosecutor in Epstein case (opens WMUR)

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    The Justice Department has fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey and a prosecutor in the federal cases against Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jeffrey Epstein, sources said.

  13. BNO News

    Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director, fired from federal prosecutor post (opens BNO News)

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    Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York and the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, has been fired from her position, according to media outlets. A person familiar with the situation told CNN that “being a Comey is untenable in this administration,” referenc…

  14. Variety

    Justice Department Fires Manhattan Prosecutor Who Worked on Diddy and Epstein Cases (opens Variety)

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    Maurene Comey, who worked on the cases of Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislain Maxwell and Sean 'Diddy' Combs, was fired Wednesday by the Department of Justice.

  15. The Guardian

    Maurene Comey: prosecutor in Jeffrey Epstein case reportedly fired by DoJ (opens The Guardian)

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    AP reports daughter of former FBI director James Comey terminated – but no specific reason given for decision

  16. Anchorage Daily News

    Justice Department fires Epstein prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Comey was a veteran lawyer in the Southern District of New York, long considered the most elite of the Justice Department’s prosecution offices.

  17. NBC News

    DOJ fires Maurene Comey, daughter of James Comey and a prosecutor in Sean Combs' and Ghislaine Maxwell's cases (opens NBC News)

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    Comey prosecuted Sean “Diddy” Combs this year and played a role in the investigation and subsequent prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

  18. CBS News

    Justice Department fires Maurene Comey, who helped prosecute Sean (opens CBS News)

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    Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was terminated by President Trump in 2017.

  19. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Maurene Comey, federal prosecutor in Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Ghislaine Maxwell cases, fired: sources (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    The Justice Department fired Maurene Comey, daughter of James Comey, from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

  20. Fox News

    Maurene Comey, prosecutor in 'Diddy,' Epstein, Maxwell cases, daughter of ex FBI head, fired from DOJ (opens Fox News)

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    Maurene Comey, who prosecuted high-profile cases involving Diddy, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell, has been suddenly removed from her position as a Manhattan prosecutor.

  21. Forbes

    Fired Epstein Prosecutor Maurene Comey Torches Trump’s ‘Tyrant’ DOJ In Letter To Colleagues (opens Forbes)

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    The prosecutor—and daughter of former FBI director James Comey—was terminated Wednesday without explanation.

  22. NBC New York

    Trump won't recommend Jeffrey Epstein special prosecutor, White House says (opens NBC New York)

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    The Justice Department this week fired Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in New York who was involved in cases against Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

  23. Hot Air

    James Comey's Daughter Fired From Justice Department (opens Hot Air)

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    James Comey's daughter Maurene fired from DOJ amid controversy over her prosecutorial record.

  24. NBC Chicago

    Trump would not recommend Jeffrey Epstein case special prosecutor, White House says (opens NBC Chicago)

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    The Justice Department this week fired Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in New York who was involved in cases against Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

  25. The Guardian

    Who is Maurene Comey, the federal prosecutor abruptly fired by the DoJ? (opens The Guardian)

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    Comey was terminated this week via a letter from a justice department official citing Trump’s constitutional powers

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