Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter, judge rules

First seen Oct 27, 2026, 12:38 AM ET · Updated Oct 27, 2026, 8:28 AM ET · 8 outlets

8 outlets (BBC US, Fox News, CBS News, NBC News, Axios, NPR, PBS NewsHour and The Guardian US) are covering this story.

BBC US reports: “Maurene Comey believes she was let go from her job as a federal prosecutor because her father is the former FBI director.”
Fox News reports: “The Trump Justice Department fired Maurene Comey without cause, but a federal judge ruled it violated the Civil Service Reform Act and ordered backpay.”
CBS News reports: “Maurene Comey was abruptly fired in July 2025 from her job as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York. She sued the DOJ over her firing, claiming it was unlawful.”

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