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It's not hard to imagine why someone like Aber might suddenly find herself in a tight spot. Trump's return came with a wave of loyalty tests and DOJ shakeups — and Aber's aggressive pursuit of Russian networks and CIA leaks doesn't exactly scream 'team player' in this new political climate."
Under the subheadline " ... A SUSPICIOUS EXIT" he wrote
She had worked on war crimes charges against 4 Russians in the Ukraine war. It's not known yet if this was an assassination, but obviously Putin and Trump would like to silence evidence of war crimes."
X user, Tom Joseph, wrote on March 23At this point there is no indication of foul play,
ABC reportedBut when a career prosecutor who spent her life chasing Russian cybercriminals, CIA leaks, and war criminals turns up dead just weeks after resigning, forgetting isn't an option,
he wroteHer professionalism, grace, and legal acumen set the standard,
said Erik S. Siebert, the current U.S. attorney for the district
Jess was brilliant, but far more important was her sense for justice, her humanity, and her ability to change the world in a positive way even during her brief time with us,
said US District Judge M. Hannah Lauck, for whom Aber once clerked
We follow the facts and the law, trying to do it in an entirely apolitical way,
she saidAs a matter of protocol, an investigation is underway surrounding the circumstances of her death,
the APD's statement read
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,
the attorney wrotePolice believe the death was the result of a longstanding medical issue,
the source said
I’ve had the privilege of spending my career as a prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia working alongside talented, hard-working public servants who manage matters affecting citizens here and across the world,
Aber said in a statement
She was unmatched as a leader, mentor, and prosecutor, and she is simply irreplaceable as a human being,
he said in a statement
She loved EDVA and EDVA loved her back,
Siebert wroteWe are proud to be at the forefront of the Justice Department's effort to hold perpetrators of war crimes violations accountable in Ukraine and will continue to pursue them,
Aber saidWe must not allow critical systems and technologies to be transferred to anyone who may use them against America and our global partners,
Aber saidEvery step cybercriminals take in their pursuit of money leaves another track that leads us to their doorstep,
Aber said in a statement at the time
The loss of Jessica Aber, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, is deeply tragic. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family and friends during this profoundly difficult time.”
Attorney General Pamela Bondi said
I am saddened to learn of the passing of Jessica Aber, whose career of public service included US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia and whose work with Ceasefire Virginia saved more lives than we may ever realize.”
In a post on X, Attorney General of Virginia Jason Miyares saidWe are heartbroken beyond words to learn of the passing of our friend and former colleague, U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber. She was unmatched as a leader, mentor, and prosecutor, and she is simply irreplaceable as a human being. We remain in awe of how much she accomplished in her all too brief time in this world."
U.S. Attorney Erik S. Siebert wrote in a statementHer 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."
Siebert added