Read · October 26, 2026

A federal judge rules the Justice Department unlawfully fired prosecutor Maurene Comey and orders back pay

From the LeftNBC News: Judge orders DOJ to reinstate former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director
NBC reports Judge Jesse Furman's ruling, the back pay through Dec. 20, 2025, the Justice Department's plan to appeal, her lawyers' statement and the department's argument that Bondi could fire her
Grade: B (88/100). Uses loaded words.
CenterNewsweek: Trump DOJ's Firing of James Comey's Daughter Ruled Unlawful by Obama Judge
Newsweek reports the ruling, quotes her lawyers and the opinion, and lays out the Justice Department's argument on presidential removal power
Grade: B (82/100). Leaves out key context.
From the RightNew York Post: Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director, unlawfully fired as federal prosecutor by Trump DOJ, judge rules
The Post reports the reinstatement and back pay order, quotes the opinion, and covers the likely appeal and the Supreme Court's June removal-power decision
Grade: C (76/100). Uses loaded words.

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