Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Justice Department dismissed Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York known for her roles in high-profile cases involving Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sean “Diddy” Combs, department sources confirmed on Wednesday.
Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, received a termination letter citing presidential authority under Article II of the Constitution, though it provided no specific reason.
Officials described her family connection as “untenable” for the Trump administration.
Her dismissal follows a pattern of recent firings targeting DOJ personnel involved in cases perceived as politically sensitive. Critics argue that these actions threaten the merit-based protections of federal prosecutors.
Comey joined the SDNY in 2015 and served as assistant U.S. attorney until 2025.
She led the successful prosecution of Ghislaine Maxwell and played a key role in the case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, while also contributing to the federal investigation of Jeffrey Epstein before his death in 2019.
