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A former acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of California, Andrew Haden, 48, was found dead Wednesday inside the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego. Police say there is no foul play suspected as investigators respond to the scene, and colleagues remember him as a respected leader who served twice as acting U.S. attorney.
Justice Department official Ed Martin, a Trump ally who clashed with fellow officials over investigative conduct, is leaving his post after a turbulent tenure that included a stint as interim U.S. attorney for D.C. and leadership of the DOJ’s controversial “weaponization” group; the president announced the departure, and Martin is expected to pursue legal battles tied to upcoming elections.
Jeanine Pirro, DC’s U.S. attorney and a longtime Trump ally, faces political and legal headwinds after dropping vandalism charges tied to the Reflecting Pool renovation, signaling a rare rift with President Trump over how high-profile cases are pursued.
Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, meant to showcase his power, has backfired as a peeling liner emerges during work and a court filing by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro blames contractor error for damage, undermining his vandalism narrative while the pool remains closed for renovations through Aug. 10.
Los Angeles-based U.S. attorney's office says it has opened multiple election-fraud investigations in California, citing 'serious structural vulnerabilities' in the state's election system. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli confirmed the probes and said the office is auditing voter rolls, while President Trump criticized California's slow vote-counting.
The Broadview Six conspiracy case collapses after unredacted grand jury transcripts reveal serious prosecutorial misconduct, prompting dismissal of remaining charges, rare apologies from the U.S. attorney, and potential sanctions, highlighting ongoing fallout for the DOJ amid Midway Blitz investigations and related personnel changes.
Prosecutors have charged Singapore-based Synergy Marine Group and subsidiaries with safety violations, falsified records and conspiracy connected to the Dali cargo ship’s 2024 crash into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, an incident that killed six men and led to the bridge’s collapse.
More than six prosecutors have been demoted or left the Eastern District of Virginia due to fallout from the DOJ’s push to prosecute former FBI director James Comey, leaving the office understaffed and disrupting major cases.
A woman, Lonna Drewes, alleges that former congressman Eric Swalwell raped her in a 2018 West Hollywood hotel and says she will formally report the incident to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office; her attorney, Lisa Bloom, says evidence will be presented to authorities but not the media. Swalwell denies the accusation and has faced other misconduct allegations reported by outlets including The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally bypassed Congress to install three nominees as U.S. attorney for New Jersey, upending leadership in the office; the trio named to replace interim U.S. attorney Alina Habba are also deemed to be serving illegally, with the decision paused for potential appeal.
Two federal judges ordered replacements for Lindsey Halligan as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia and warned that lawyers who still refer to her by that title could face disciplinary action, signaling a rare, high-profile dispute over leadership of a key federal prosecutor’s office.
A judge praised prosecutors who were placed on leave after controversy surrounding their handling of a case involving Taranto, who was convicted of hoax and firearm charges; the case involved secretive legal filings and internal disputes within the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor and daughter of James Comey, has sued the Trump administration, claiming her firing without cause or due process was unlawful and politically motivated, seeking reinstatement and back pay.
Alina Habba, appointed as interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey by Donald Trump, has reportedly damaged morale within the office and is expected to leave soon due to unlikely Senate confirmation and potential judicial review of her appointment. Her tenure was marked by controversy, including her high-profile defense of Trump, her perceived favoritism, and her management style, which drew criticism from prosecutors and colleagues. She has already bid farewell to the office amid these challenges.
Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor involved in the Epstein case and daughter of James Comey, was fired from the US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, possibly due to her family connections and political tensions. Her role included prosecuting Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and her dismissal occurs amid ongoing controversy and investigations related to Epstein's death and associated figures.