Career Prosecutors

Two Senior Virginia Prosecutors Purged After Resisting Political Prosecutions

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Two senior prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia were purged after Trump allies targeted their past work and they resisted pressure to charge political enemies. One national security attorney was removed within hours after right-wing activists flagged his résumé; another resisted pressure …

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Trump Administration Continues Systematic DOJ Prosecutor Purge

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Trump administration continued systematic purge of Department of Justice personnel in March 2025, firing and demoting multiple prosecutors who previously investigated Trump or participated in high-profile cases. While initial reports suggested 50 total prosecutors were fired, verified sources …

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