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Yahoo
26-03-2025
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Former US attorney Jessica Aber suspected to have died from 'natural causes': police
The former U.S. attorney who was found dead in Alexandria, Virginia, over the weekend is believed to have died from "natural causes," according to police. The body of Jessica D. Aber, 43, was discovered at a home in Alexandria on Saturday, but the Alexandria Police Department say they have discovered no evidence of foul play. "At this time, detectives have found no evidence suggesting that her death was caused by anything other than natural causes," police said in a statement Tuesday. Authorities continue to investigate, and police say the case will remain open until the medical examiner returns a final ruling on her manner of death. Police also urged the public to respect the privacy of Aber's family. Former Us Attorney Jessica Aber Had 'Medical Issue' Prior To Unexpected Death: Source Aber worked as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia from 2021 to 2025 before stepping down on Jan. 20, the same day that President Donald Trump returned to the White House. Read On The Fox News App In her resignation letter, she called her role "an honor beyond measure." "I am deeply grateful to senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and to President Biden for the opportunity to lead this office and to Attorney General Garland for his steadfast leadership," she wrote at the time, referring to the two senators representing Virginia. "I am proud of the work we have done with our federal, state and local law enforcement partners to enforce the law and build community trust." During her tenure, she prosecuted cases involving leaks from the CIA and Russian nationals engaged in fraud in the U.S. One of her biggest legal victories came last year, shortly before her resignation, when ex-CIA analyst Asif Rahman pleaded guilty to leaking top-secret documents about an Israeli plan to strike Iran. Rahman was accused of posting documents about Israel's strike last year on Telegram, leading the country's military to hold off on its initial plans. Former Us Attorney Jessica Aber, 43, Found Dead At Virginia Residence: Police Aber criticized Rahman's actions as a "violation of his oath, his responsibility, and the law" and said the leak "placed lives at risk, undermined U.S. foreign relations, and compromised our ability to collect vital intelligence in the future." In 2019, Aber received the Department of Justice's Assistant Attorney General's Award for Exceptional article source: Former US attorney Jessica Aber suspected to have died from 'natural causes': police
Fox News
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Former US attorney Jessica Aber suspected to have died from 'natural causes': police
The former U.S. attorney who was found dead in Alexandria, Virginia, over the weekend is believed to have died from "natural causes," according to police. The body of Jessica D. Aber, 43, was discovered at a home in Alexandria on Saturday, but the Alexandria Police Department say they have discovered no evidence of foul play. "At this time, detectives have found no evidence suggesting that her death was caused by anything other than natural causes," police said in a statement Tuesday. Authorities continue to investigate, and police say the case will remain open until the medical examiner returns a final ruling on her manner of death. Police also urged the public to respect the privacy of Aber's family. Aber worked as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia from 2021 to 2025 before stepping down on Jan. 20, the same day that President Donald Trump returned to the White House. In her resignation letter, she called her role "an honor beyond measure." "I am deeply grateful to senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and to President Biden for the opportunity to lead this office and to Attorney General Garland for his steadfast leadership," she wrote at the time, referring to the two senators representing Virginia. "I am proud of the work we have done with our federal, state and local law enforcement partners to enforce the law and build community trust." During her tenure, she prosecuted cases involving leaks from the CIA and Russian nationals engaged in fraud in the U.S. One of her biggest legal victories came last year, shortly before her resignation, when ex-CIA analyst Asif Rahman pleaded guilty to leaking top-secret documents about an Israeli plan to strike Iran. Rahman was accused of posting documents about Israel's strike last year on Telegram, leading the country's military to hold off on its initial plans. Aber criticized Rahman's actions as a "violation of his oath, his responsibility, and the law" and said the leak "placed lives at risk, undermined U.S. foreign relations, and compromised our ability to collect vital intelligence in the future." In 2019, Aber received the Department of Justice's Assistant Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Service.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Yahoo
Alexandria police release suspected cause of death of former US attorney Jessica Aber
The Brief Jessica Aber, a former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead inside an Alexandria home last weekend. The Alexandria Police Department says at this time, it's believed Aber, 43, died of natural causes. Police say the case will remain open until the Medical Examiner returns a final ruling on the cause and manner of death. ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The Alexandria Police Department has released the suspected cause of death of a former U.S. attorney. Jessica Aber, 43, was found dead in a home in Alexandria on Saturday, March 22, after receiving a report about an "unresponsive woman" around 9:20 a.m. Aber was found inside the home and was pronounced dead at the scene. Although the investigation is ongoing, police say "at this time, detectives have found no evidence suggesting that her death was caused by anything other than natural causes." What we know Aber served as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia from 2021 to 2025. Appointed by former President Joe Biden, she served in the role until resigning when President Trump took office again on Jan. 20. According to Aber's Department of Justice biography, she graduated from William & Mary Law School in 2006. She joined the Justice Department in 2009 as an assistant U.S. attorney, "taking on a variety of financial fraud, public corruption, violent crime, and child exploitation cases." Before DOJ, she was an associate at McGuireWoods LLP from 2007 to 2008 and a law clerk for then-federal Magistrate Judge M. Hannah Lauck from 2006 to 2007. In 2019, Aber received the DOJ's Assistant Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Service. As U.S. attorney, she led a staff of about 300 prosecutors, civil litigators and support personnel across four divisions in Alexandria, Richmond, Norfolk and Newport News. What they're saying U.S. Attorney Erik S. Siebert said Aber was "unmatched as a leader, mentor, and prosecutor, and she is simply irreplaceable as a human being." "We are heartbroken beyond words," Siebert's statement reads. "We remain in awe of how much she accomplished in her all too brief time in this world. Her professionalism, grace, and legal acumen set the standard. Though we are devastated by this loss, each of us in the Eastern District of Virginia will look to her example and endeavor to live up to that standard. Jess was a proud Virginian from high school through college and throughout her career. She loved EDVA and EDVA loved her back. We remain committed to her life's work, a commitment to seeking justice, as she would have wanted." What we don't know Police say the case will remain open until the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) returns a final ruling on the cause and manner of death. It's not yet clear when that report may be released. For now, law enforcement is asking the public to respect the privacy of the family as the investigation continues. Police say any further updates will come from the OCME of Virginia. The Source Alexandria City Police Department
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Yahoo
Jessica Aber, former US attorney, found dead at home in Virginia
The Brief Jessica Aber, a former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has died. She was 43. U.S. Attorney Erik S. Siebert said Aber was "unmatched as a leader, mentor, and prosecutor, and she is simply irreplaceable as a human being." A former US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia was found dead in a home in Alexandria, Virginia, Saturday morning. Jessica Aber, 43, was nominated by Joe Biden to serve in the Eastern District in August 2021. She was confirmed unanimously by the Senate. What we know Aber served as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia from 2021 to 2025. Appointed by former President Joe Biden, she served in the role until resigning when President Trump took office again on Jan. 20. Police in Alexandria, Virginia, say officers responded about 9:20 a.m. Saturday to a call about an "unresponsive woman." According to Aber's Department of Justice biography, she graduated from William & Mary Law School in 2006. She joined the Justice Department in 2009 as an assistant U.S. attorney, "taking on a variety of financial fraud, public corruption, violent crime, and child exploitation cases." Before DOJ, she was an associate at McGuireWoods LLP from 2007 to 2008 and a law clerk for then-federal Magistrate Judge M. Hannah Lauck from 2006 to 2007. READ MORE: DC police identify remains found in Anacostia River as 17-year-old missing since January In 2019, Aber received the DOJ's Assistant Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Service. As U.S. attorney, she led a staff of about 300 prosecutors, civil litigators and support personnel across four divisions in Alexandria, Richmond, Norfolk and Newport News. What we don't know Aber's cause of death is unclear. Police said that will be determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia What they're saying U.S. Attorney Erik S. Siebert said Aber was "unmatched as a leader, mentor, and prosecutor, and she is simply irreplaceable as a human being." "We are heartbroken beyond words," Siebert's statement reads. "We remain in awe of how much she accomplished in her all too brief time in this world. Her professionalism, grace, and legal acumen set the standard. Though we are devastated by this loss, each of us in the Eastern District of Virginia will look to her example and endeavor to live up to that standard. Jess was a proud Virginian from high school through college and throughout her career. She loved EDVA and EDVA loved her back. We remain committed to her life's work, a commitment to seeking justice, as she would have wanted." The Source This report includes information from the Alexandria Police Department, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the Department of Justice website.
