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Fired Epstein Prosecutor Maurene Comey Torches Trump's ‘Tyrant' DOJ In Letter To Colleagues
Former Justice Department prosecutor Maurene Comey urged her colleagues against capitulating to the Trump administration's demands in a letter Thursday, multiple outlets report, likening the agency's leadership to 'tyrants' after Comey—who prosecuted cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell—was abruptly fired Wednesday amid a broader firestorm over the DOJ's handling of the Epstein probe. Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey arrives at federal court in New York City for the Sean "Diddy" ... More Combs trial on May 19. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Comey sent a letter to colleagues at the U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York, Politico first reported, in which she confirmed she was 'summarily fired' from the Justice Department on Wednesday and was not given a reason for her termination. She prosecuted cases against Epstein and Maxwell, as well as Sean 'Diddy' Combs, and is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime foe of President Donald Trump. The ex-prosecutor warned colleagues in the letter that their practice of doing their work 'without fear' is now under threat, writing, 'If a career prosecutor can be fired without reason, fear may seep into the decisions of those who remain' and urging colleagues, 'Do not let that happen.' Comey appeared to take aim at the Trump administration, writing, 'Fear is the tool of a tyrant, wielded to suppress independent thought.' Comey's departure comes as the Justice Department more broadly faces a barrage of criticism from both sides of the aisle for its memo declaring the agency will not release any further files on its investigation into Epstein, which also shot down conspiracy theories regarding the nature of Epstein's 2019 death in prison and the existence of a 'client list' detailing people who took part in his alleged sex trafficking operation. It's unclear if Comey's firing is at all tied to the ongoing controversy over the Epstein files, and it comes as numerous DOJ staff have separately been fired or left the agency voluntarily, with Reuters reporting two-thirds of the staff tasked with defending the administration's policies have quit. The New York Times reports Comey's firing may have come from Trump directly. The memo informing her of her termination reportedly cited Article II of the Constitution, which details the president's powers. What Did Maurene Comey's Full Letter Say? Comey's full letter, as quoted by Politico, reads: 'Yesterday was unexpectedly my last day in the Office. I was summarily fired via memo from Main Justice that did not give a reason for my termination. Every person lucky enough to work in this office constantly hears four words to describe our ethos: Without Fear or Favor. Do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons without fear of retribution and without fear to the powerful. For the majority of my nearly ten years in SDNY, the hard part seemed to be acting 'without favor.' That is, making sure people with access, money, and power were not treated differently than anyone else; and making sure this office remained separate from politics and focused only on the facts and the law. Fear was never really conceivable. We don't fear bad press; we have the luxury of exceptional security keeping us physically safe; and, so long as we did our work with integrity, we would get to keep serving the public in this office. But we have entered a new phase where 'without fear' may be the challenge. If a career prosecutor can be fired without reason, fear may seep into the decisions of those who remain. Do not let that happen. Fear is the tool of a tyrant, wielded to suppress independent thought. Instead of fear, let this moment fuel the fire that already burns at the heart of this place. A fire of righteous indignation at abuses of power. Of commitment to seek justice for victims. Of dedication to truth above all else. It has been an honor to fight for those principles by your side. Maurene' What To Watch For The drama over the Epstein files is still unfolding at the Justice Department, and it remains to be seen if the agency will capitulate to Republicans who continue to urge for more documents to be released. (Trump, for his part, has railed against the continued interest in the Epstein files, but has said the DOJ should release any 'credible' information.) Comey may also not be the only high-level departure from the agency amid the controversy: many right-wing figures including activist Laura Loomer and commentator Megyn Kelly have called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to resign, though Bondi has so far shown no willingness to do so, and Trump has not expressed displeasure with the attorney general. Tangent Comey's departure also comes amid reports that the FBI has launched an investigation into her father, though it's unclear what prompted it. James Comey has long been criticized by Trump over his handling of investigations into the 2016 election, and was fired by the president during his first term. Any conduct from Trump's first term would now be outside a five-year statute of limitations, NBC News notes, however, though James Comey has more recently drawn controversy and outrage from the right for a social media post that said '86 47,' which has been interpreted as a message to 'eject' or 'remove' Trump. The former FBI director later deleted the image, saying he 'posted earlier a picture of some shells I saw today on a beach walk, which I assumed were a political message. I didn't realize some folks associate those numbers with violence. It never occurred to me but I oppose violence of any kind so I took the post down.' Key Background Epstein allegedly abused more than 100 women between 2002 and 2018, assembling an alleged network of underage women who were allegedly abused by him and associates. He was indicted in federal court in 2019 for sex trafficking and died in prison later that year, but the financier's crimes have continued to garner widespread attention. The latest controversy over the Epstein investigation comes after top Trump officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel and deputy Dan Bongino, have long pushed conspiracy theories about a government 'cover-up' of files concerning the Epstein investigation, which stoked widespread interest among Trump's base in those files being released. Bondi and Patel have repeatedly suggested in recent months they would release the government's files on the investigation, but as of July, there had only been one limited release of documents—which were already largely publicly available. While officials maintained they were prioritizing making the files public, that abruptly came to an end with the memo announcing no further documents would be released. The memo has unleashed a wave of criticism from the right, with numerous Republicans calling for the files to be released and attacking the Trump administration for continuing to withhold them. Trump has decried his supporters for their continued interest in the story, writing on Truth Social on Wednesday that the Epstein story is a 'hoax' and saying of supporters who push the issue, 'I don't want their support anymore!' Further Reading Forbes Maurene Comey—Epstein Prosecutor And Daughter Of James Comey—Fired From Justice Department By Antonio Pequeño IV Forbes Trump Rips 'Weaklings' Who Criticized Handling Of Epstein Files—Calls It 'Big Hoax' By Sara Dorn
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Kimberly's father's home in Mexico was a very small 'tent looking' structure, she says. He spent most of his young life working, and never attended high school. Her mother also lived in poverty. They knew they wanted to have a family but after their own experience felt Mexico would not give their children the kind of future they deserved. So 22 years ago, when her mother was pregnant with her older sister, the couple made a long and tiring trek across the border to the US. Born in the United States, Kimberly, who requested anonymity, and her two sisters are now educated US citizens. Their parents remain undocumented; for more than two decades, they have lived under the radar working the low-paid jobs that keep America running – as cleaners, in childcare and in construction. A mother decided to voluntarily return to Honduras fearing President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. CNN's Polo Sandoval reports. But while Kimberly says her parents are safe for now, she worries that could change at any moment. She says life feels 'unreal' and 'like a nightmare' since US President Donald Trump began cracking down on illegal immigration, executing mass deportations since taking office in January – reigniting her lifelong fear of losing her parents. 'Now that I see how Trump is handling all of this, I think maybe it won't be OK,' she told CNN. 'What I see now is that we're kind of losing humanity. Nobody's thinking or nobody's perceiving you as a person. They're just perceiving you as a thing,' she says. 'My parents might not have papers or the legal documents to live here, but they are also human… a piece of paper doesn't make you human.' Her whole life, Kimberly says she and her sisters often imagined US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers knocking on doors and pulling families out. 'I remember as a kid being in the car and always looking back to see if there were any police cars because there would be times when people would get pulled over and they wouldn't know where the police cars came from,' she told CNN. 'My family and I were always on guard to make sure that we were not just driving safely, but also making sure that we look as normal as we can be.' As a child, she could tell her parents were nervous even though they tried to hide it. 'It was most difficult to see how my parents reacted to the situation because as parents, you have to look like you're strong and that everything is going to be OK so that your kids aren't anxious or that they're not worried. But I could see all of my parents' emotions very clearly.' A supermarket owner in Virginia says he is short-staffed due to President Donald Trump's immigration policy changes. CNN's Ione Molinares reports. For years, her family tried to live in places with other Mexicans so they could help support each other and blend in. Her parents worked long hours, often arriving home late at night. Their employers gave them the paperwork to file taxes and Kimberly emphasizes that her parents have always contributed to the US economy by paying taxes, despite their undocumented status. When the girls were old enough to stay alone for a few hours after school, their mother started working two jobs. 'We would spend around maybe two hours before my mom came home, and then my mom would cook dinner and she would make sure that we were OK before going off to her second shift and then throughout that time my sisters and I would do homework, study,' she said. 'My youngest sister was around 4 or 5 at the time, and so when she would ask when my parents are coming home, I couldn't give her a definite answer. All I could say was she'll be home soon, and then an hour after she would ask again and I couldn't really give her a straight answer. All I could do is come up with games or try to put her to sleep.' Her parents thought about trying to file for green cards, but they heard that it could take years to become documented, and that they could be deported during the process – a risk they could not take with three young daughters. Today, Kimberly says she worries her parents will be swept up in an immigration raid and sent to a detention facility – or even deported – without any notice. In those circumstances, it would be difficult for her to communicate with them and make sure they get back to Mexico safely, she says. 'Now when I see what's going on with ICE, it's exactly as I imagined it as a kid,' Kimberly said, referring to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 'My biggest worry was that my parents would feel like everything they did for us was in vain, when really it wasn't because my sisters and I got to get a great education.' But if it happened, she would consider moving to Mexico to be with them – a reluctant reversal after living so much of the American dream that her parents had for her. 'There were many times when I was younger where my parents thought about going back to Mexico. And so my younger sisters and I would, all we could do was to cry and tell our parents that we didn't want to go back,' she recalls. Now a college student, she is preparing to do what she can to care for her parents, no matter what happens. 'I'm a chemistry major and I'm about to start my clinical experienc e… and so I hope that at some point I will be able to provide for my parents the way they provided for me.' 'I'm really grateful that I was able to get that education and build my skills. So even if we ever have to go back to Mexico, I know that I will be prepared for anything and I know how to work my way up for things now and I was able to build a lot more confidence here and so I hope that that confidence will stay with me.'
