DOJ unlawfully fired Epstein prosecutor Maurene Comey, judge rules

The Trump administration broke the law when it abruptly fired Maurene Comey, a former prosecutor who worked on cases involving Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled Monday.The big picture: Comey, whose father is one of the president's top foes, alleged her firing was politically motivated.Maurene Comey's father, James, is embroiled in ongoing legal fights with the administration. President Trump fired him as FBI director in 2017.Driving the news: Comey's removal was not authorized by any statute and violated the Civil Service Reform Act, which governs how and when executive branch employees can be removed from office, U.S. District Court Judge Jesse Furman said in his order."[I]n in purporting to fire Comey pursuant to Article II and the laws of the United States," Furman wrote that the administration "invented a new and expansive theory of executive power."He granted her retroactive reinstatement and back pay from the date she was fired through December 20, 2025.A DOJ spokesperson told Axios that it "disagrees with this decision and will appeal in due course."The White House did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. Catch up quick: Comey s…

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