U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman ruled that Maurene Comey’s firing from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York violated civil service rules and ordered her retroactively reinstated as an assistant U.S. attorney. The order also grants back pay from her firing through Dec. 20.
WHO:U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman
WHAT:Ruled Maurene Comey’s firing unlawful and ordered her retroactively reinstated as an assistant U.S. attorney.
WHEN:Oct 26, 2026
WHERE:New York, USA
WHY:Furman said Comey’s termination violated civil service rules.
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