Maurene Comey Calls on DOJ Colleagues to Resisting ‘Abuses of Power’ Following Her Dismissal

A day after her dismissal as an assistant U.S. attorney, Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, addressed her colleagues, urging them to resist allowing fear of retribution to influence their decisions. In a memo, she emphasized the importance of standing up against “abuses of power” and adhering to the office’s ethos of acting “Without Fear or Favor.” Maurene Comey, who was instrumental in numerous high-profile cases, including the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs and the prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, was terminated by the Justice Department without any stated reason. A source disclosed that her firing was executed under Article II of the Constitution, which outlines the executive powers of the president.

In her memo, Comey reflected on her nearly decade-long tenure at the Southern District, asserting that fear had never been a considerable factor during her time there. She noted, “We don’t fear bad press; we have the luxury of exceptional security keeping us physically safe,” and expressed confidence in being able to serve the public as long as their work was rooted in integrity. Comey stressed that their focus was on ensuring equal treatment regardless of access to power or money, maintaining a clear separation from political influence. However, she warned that her firing could lead to a chilling effect on the remaining prosecutors.

“If a career prosecutor can be fired without reason, fear may seep into the decisions of those who remain,” Comey cautioned. She urged her colleagues to resist this fear, which she described as a tool of tyranny, and instead draw on their commitment to justice and truth. James Comey, Maurene’s father, has been engaged in a longstanding public feud with former President Trump, especially after he launched an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. During his presidency, Trump fired James Comey, and a criminal investigation targeting him and former CIA Director John Brennan is currently underway, details of which remain unclear.

When questioned about Maurene Comey’s firing, the White House reiterated that the decision was made by the Department of Justice.