nnMaurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in Manhattan and daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, has been fired from the Southern District of New York. She worked on high-profile cases including the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein and recently Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The reason for her termination remains unclear, though sources suggest her family connection to the former FBI director may have been a factor. The U.S. Attorney’s office has declined to comment on the dismissal. This developing story marks a significant shakeup in one of America’s most prominent federal prosecutor offices.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/16/politics/maurene-comey-fired-sdny