Fired Jeffrey Epstein prosecutor Comey warns of 'tyrant' tactics in farewell letter

Former FBI Director James Comey's daughter, Maurene Comey, was abruptly fired from her position as a prosecutor in the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's Office. Comey wrote a farewell note stating that fear is the tool of a tyrant and urging her colleagues to continue fighting for justice. The firing comes as Trump criticizes the Justice Department's decision not to release previously undisclosed evidence in the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Former FBI Director James Comey's daughter, Maurene Comey, has been abruptly fired from her position as a prosecutor in the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's Office. The dismissal comes amidst growing tensions surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case and President Trump's ongoing criticism of the Justice Department's handling of the matter.

Maurene Comey, who had been a federal prosecutor in high-profile cases involving Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell and music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, was terminated without an immediate explanation. She received a memo referencing the president's authority to dismiss employees under Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution [2].

The firing of Maurene Comey follows a series of dismissals by the Justice Department of prosecutors involved in cases related to President Trump and his political allies. Earlier this year, then-acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon quit her post rather than drop the federal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams [1].

President Trump has been vocal in his criticism of the Justice Department's decision not to release previously undisclosed evidence in the Epstein case. He has accused the department of making up files and claimed that the documents were created by his predecessors, including former FBI Director James Comey [1].

The Epstein case has resurfaced in the headlines after the Trump administration abruptly reversed its recent promise to release documents it claimed held major revelations about Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged network of high-profile associates. The U-turn has sparked outrage among some of Donald Trump’s staunchest supporters [3].

Maurene Comey had successfully prosecuted Ghislaine Maxwell, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2022 for helping Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. She also led the prosecution of Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is scheduled to be sentenced on October 3 after being convicted on charges related to transporting women for drug-fueled sexual performances [2].

Epstein, a wealthy financier and convicted sex offender, died by suicide in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal charges of sex trafficking minors [2].

The firing of Maurene Comey comes as the U.S. Justice Department faces growing scrutiny over its handling of cases involving high-profile individuals and its perceived political bias. The department has been accused of firing prosecutors who have worked on cases involving Trump or his political allies, raising concerns about the independence and impartiality of the justice system [2].

References:
[1] https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/16/politics/maurene-comey-fired-sdny
[2] https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-doj-fires-federal-prosecutor-maurene-comey-daughter-ex-fbi-head-james-comey-2025-07-17/
[3] https://www.firstpost.com/world/us-justice-department-fires-maurene-comey-prosecutor-in-epstein-diddy-cases-and-daughter-of-james-comey-13907755.html