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James Comey’s daughter who worked on Epstein case fired as federal prosecutor: Reports

UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – Maurene Comey was dismissed amid Justice Department tensions after leading prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sean "Diddy" Combs, highlighting concerns over political influence in federal cases.

  • Maurene Comey has been fired from her position as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan, according to two people familiar with the matter.
  • The notice of termination did not provide a reason, citing the broad powers of the President under the US Constitution.
  • A source indicated that Maurene Comey's connection to her father makes her position 'untenable' in the current administration.
  • She was a lead prosecutor in the cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, as reported by The Associated Press.
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Spectrum Local News broke the news in United States on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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