prosecutorial independence

Epstein Prosecutor’s Firing Under Pam Bondi Raises DOJ Concerns

Jul 21, 2025

Maurene Comey, a prominent federal prosecutor who played a central role in the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell, was abruptly terminated from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) on July 16, 2025, just days before the Department of Justice (DOJ) moved to unseal new grand jury transcripts related to the…
New York AG Letitia James Faces Federal Referral Amid Trump Insider Trading Probe: Legal Experts Cite Political Retaliation

Apr 16, 2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James, known for her successful prosecution of former President Donald J. Trump in a high-profile civil fraud case, is now the subject of a federal criminal referral involving alleged mortgage-related misrepresentations. Legal analysts and James’s office suggest the move may be a retaliatory response as she launches a new insider…

Epstein Prosecutor’s Firing Under Pam Bondi Raises DOJ Concerns