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Jessica Aber, Former U.S. Attorney, Found Dead in Alexandria Home

Jessica Aber, 43, former U.S. attorney, was found dead at her Alexandria home; investigation into circumstances is underway.

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During her time as leader, the Eastern District saw money laundering charges against two Russian nationals, a guilty plea from Siemens Energy over corporate espionage charges and murder convictions against a MS-13 member.
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Aber began her career in 2009 at the US district court for the eastern district of Virginia where she prosecuted financial fraud, public corruption, violent crime and child exploitation cases.
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Aber touted that her time in government was dedicated to restoring public trust in law enforcement.
Jessica Aber, US attorney found dead at 43, was in charge of high-profile cases targeting CIA leaks, Russian fraud
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Aber’s passing has elicited an outpouring of grief and heartfelt tributes from colleagues, including current U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Erik Siebert.
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Aber resigned as U.S. attorney on Jan. 20, the day President Donald Trump was inaugurated.
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Aber’s body was reportedly found at a home in Alexandria, per Fox 5.
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Aber's death comes just two months after she resigned from her position as one of the few women to lead the prestigious U.S. attorney's office in Northern Virginia, a role to which she was nominated by former President Joe Biden in 2021.
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Aber served as U.S. attorney in Virginia for most of the Biden administration.
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Updated: Mar 23rd, 2025, 7:45 PM ET

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Jessica Aber, 43, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead at her Alexandria home on Saturday after police responded to an unresponsive woman report. Investigators are treating the incident protocol-wise, pending a medical examiner's determination on the cause of death. Aber, who served from August 2021 until January 2025 and was known as a leader and mentor, received condolences from colleagues including U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi. During her tenure, she oversaw significant legal actions, including war crimes charges against Russian military personnel following the Ukraine invasion.

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Jessica D. Aber, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead at home in Alexandria, Virginia, prompting an ongoing investigation into her death.
Aber served in her role from 2021 until early 2025, overseeing a team of around 300 personnel and handling significant federal cases in the region.
Colleagues and officials have expressed deep sadness and admiration for Aber's leadership and contributions during her short career.

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