US EditionJustice Department abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say
- The Justice Department fired at least three prosecutors involved in U.S. Capitol riot criminal cases on June 27, 2025, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
- Among those dismissed are two supervisors overseeing Jan. 6 prosecutions and a line attorney prosecuting Capitol attack cases, as stated by the sources.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi signed a letter notifying one of the prosecutors of the immediate termination, which did not provide a reason for their removal.
- The terminations have raised concerns over the Trump administration's impact on the Justice Department's independence and civil service protections, according to the Associated Press.
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Justice Department abruptly fires three Jan. 6 prosecutors_ sources say
The Justice Department on Friday fired at least three prosecutors involved in U.S. Capitol riot criminal cases, the latest moves by the Trump administration targeting attorneys connected to the massive prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, according to two people familiar with the matter. Those dismissed include two attorneys who worked as supervisors overseeing the Jan. 6 prosecutions in the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington as well as a
Justice Department abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say
The Justice Department on Friday fired at least three prosecutors involved in U.S. Capitol riot criminal cases , the latest moves by the Trump administration targeting attorneys connected to the massive prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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Justice Department abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say
The Justice Department has fired at least three prosecutors involved in U.S. Capitol riot criminal cases, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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