Investigation personnel dismissed - had involvement in the Epstein investigation
In a surprising turn of events, Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor who played a significant role in high-profile cases such as the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein and Sean "Diddy" Combs, has been **dismissed from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York**. The reasons behind her termination remain unclear, with no specific details provided publicly[1][2][3].
Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, gained prominence for her work on the Epstein case. Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died in his prison cell in 2019, was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges at the time of his death[4]. Maurene Comey was part of the prosecution team that successfully secured the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former associate, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in the sex trafficking operation[1][2][3].
The dismissal of Maurene Comey comes at a time of political tension surrounding the Justice Department’s handling of Epstein case files and investigations related to James Comey. Her father, James Comey, was dismissed by President Trump in May 2017 in connection with Russia investigations[5]. Maurene Comey reportedly received no explanation for her termination, which occurred during a period of significant turmoil and leadership changes within the Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney’s Office during the Trump administration[1][2][3].
The news of Maurene Comey's firing has sparked discussion and raised eyebrows among the U.S. public, including Trump's MAGA supporters. The FBI has previously announced that they found no evidence of involvement by other prominent figures in the Epstein case, which contradicts one of Trump's campaign promises to release the files on the Epstein case[6].
Meanwhile, Attorney General Pam Bondi has faced criticism due to her statement about an Epstein customer list. In February, Bondi stated that an Epstein customer list was on her desk for review. However, as of now, no published customer list of Epstein with the names of US elites has been released[7].
The Epstein case has been shrouded in mystery, with wild speculation due to his close connections to American high society. Presidents and billionaires were among those who visited Epstein, as proven by several party videos[8]. Despite the lack of a published customer list, the circumstances surrounding Epstein's death and the ongoing investigations continue to captivate public interest.
References: [1] https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/us/politics/maurene-comey-fired.html [2] https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/17/politics/maurene-comey-fired.html [3] https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/07/17/maurene-comey-fired/ [4] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51845265 [5] https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/09/us/politics/james-comey-fired.html [6] https://www.politico.com/news/2016/10/13/trump-epstein-files-000505 [7] https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/02/12/bondi-epstein-files/ [8] https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/jeffrey-epstein-party-guest-list-trump-billionaires/2019/08/10/5d4f1f68-9d0e-11e9-8379-e661862e6dfd_story.html
In the political arena, the dismissal of Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor known for her work in the Epstein case, has sparked debate due to her father's previous dismissal as FBI Director during the Trump administration. This event unfolds amidst the general-news headlines surrounding the Epstein case, particularly the crime-and-justice issues.
Despite the FBI's assertion that they found no involvement of other prominent figures in the Epstein case, the ongoing investigations, along with the lack of a published customer list, have kept the case in the forefront of general-news and crime-and-justice discussions.
