Judge finds Maurene Comey was unlawfully fired by Trump’s DOJ

Maurene Comey’s father, James Comey, was the former FBI head who publicly clashed with Donald Trump during his first presidential term.MANHATTAN (CN) — A federal judge on Monday ruled the Trump administration’s termination of Maurene Comey, a former assistant U.S. attorney and daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was an unlawful affront to the separation of powers.In a 55-page order, U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman granted Maurene Comey’s request for retroactive reinstatement and back pay effective from her December firing date.This is a developing story and will be updated.Subscribe to our free newslettersOur weekly newsletter Closing Arguments offers the latest about ongoing trials, major litigation and rulings in courthouses around the U.S. and the world, while the monthly Under the Lights dishes the legal dirt from Hollywood, sports, Big Tech and the arts.Additional Reads