US judge says firing of daughter of former FBI director unlawful
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A US judge ruled that the firing of Maurene Comey was unlawful. Comey, a former federal prosecutor, sued the US Department of Justice. She claimed her termination was based on her father's criticism of President Donald Trump. She also alleged she was fired due to her own perceived political beliefs.
Former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sued the US Department of Justice, alleging she was fired because of her father, James Comey’s, criticism of US President Donald Trump or because of her perceived political beliefs.