Erik Siebert
Erik Siebert is the current US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, having taken over the position after Jessica Aber's resignation. He expressed profound sorrow upon her passing, highlighting her contributions as a leader and mentor in the legal community. Siebert's statement reflects the deep respect and admiration held for Aber among her colleagues.
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Last May, they voted unanimously to keep Erik Siebert, whose 120-day stint as interim US attorney was coming to a close, in the job.
Lindsey Halligan departs Justice Department hours after Trump-appointed federal judge calls her leadership a ‘charade’
United States· 2026-01-21
Erik Siebert was serving as the interim US attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia before being pushed out.
Justice Department fails to reindict Letitia James for a second timeUnited States· 2025-12-11
Erik Siebert was serving as the interim US attorney before being replaced amid legal challenges.
Grand jury declines to reindict Letitia JamesUnited States· 2025-12-05
Erik Siebert was the US Attorney who was pushed out of his position shortly before Halligan's appointment.
From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey HalliganUnited States· 2025-11-30
Erik Siebert stepped down after reportedly telling the US Department of Justice there was insufficient evidence to charge Comey and James.
Judge dismisses cases against Trump foes
Taiwan· 2025-11-26
Erik Siebert was Halligan's predecessor who left under pressure to bring cases against Comey and James.
Uncertainty grips US attorney’s office in Virginia after judge tosses James Comey and Letitia James casesUnited States· 2025-11-26
Erik Siebert is the former federal prosecutor who declined to bring charges against Comey and James.
Dommer afviser retssag mod tidligere FBI-chef
Denmark· 2025-11-25
Erik Siebert reportedly resigned after expressing reservations about the legal basis for the indictment.
JONATHAN TURLEY: James and Comey cases dismissed but could be revived by new prosecutorUnited States· 2025-11-25
Erik Siebert is a veteran prosecutor who resigned amid pressure from the Trump administration.
Judge in US dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed | News
Jamaica· 2025-11-25Erik Siebert is a former interim U.S. Attorney who resigned rather than prosecute Comey and James.
Gericht weist Anklagen gegen Comey und James ab
Switzerland· 2025-11-24
Erik Siebert is the former district attorney who resigned under pressure from the Trump administration.
Una jueza desestima los cargos contra dos de los enemigos políticos de Trump | Internacional
Spain· 2025-11-24
Erik Siebert declined to pursue charges against Comey or James, citing a lack of credible evidence in both cases.
Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI chief James Comey, rebuking Trump prosecutor
Australia· 2025-11-24
Erik Siebert was a former interim U.S. attorney who was forced out amid pressure from the Trump administration.
U.S. judge dismisses James Comey, Letitia James indictments
Canada· 2025-11-24Erik Siebert began serving as the interim US attorney before Halligan was appointed.
US judge throws out criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James | James Comey
United Kingdom· 2025-11-24
Mr. Siebert resigned amid pressure related to the Letitia James investigation.
Read the Ruling Dismissing the Charges Against James ComeyUnited States· 2025-11-24
Erik Siebert was the interim US Attorney before Halligan's appointment.
Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawfulUnited States· 2025-11-24
Erik Siebert was chosen by judges in the Eastern District of Virginia to continue serving as interim US attorney.
Judge hears arguments Thursday in bid by James Comey and Letitia James to disqualify Lindsey HalliganUnited States· 2025-11-13Siebert reportedly was ousted after he told the justice department he had not found sufficient evidence to charge James.
Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud caseUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-24Trump said he would install Halligan as the top prosecutor for the Eastern District of Virginia, replacing interim attorney Erik Siebert.
New York AG Letitia James pleads 'not guilty' in federal mortgage fraud caseUnited States· 2025-10-24
Erik Siebert, the district attorney, was forced to resign by Trump for his lack of effort in the Comey case.
James Comey: Exjefe del FBI pide anulación de caso motivado por “rencor” de Donald Trump | Estados Unidos | Últimas | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-10-21Erik Siebert was the former interim US attorney who was forced out amid pressure to bring a separate indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
James Comey launches major efforts to have case thrown outUnited States· 2025-10-20
Erik Siebert resigned under pressure to indict Comey.
DOJ asks judge to remove Comey's lead defense lawyerUnited States· 2025-10-20The first Trump-appointed US attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, Erik Siebert, resigned under pressure from Trump.
Lindsey Halligan fires more prosecutors in key US attorney’s officeUnited States· 2025-10-18
Erik Siebert was the first Trump-appointed US Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia who resigned under pressure.
Senior prosecutor removed as Lindsey Halligan reshapes key US attorney’s officeUnited States· 2025-10-14Erik Siebert resigned as the top federal prosecutor in Alexandria, Virginia, after Trump expressed a desire for him to be removed.
Letitia James, NY attorney general and Trump foe, indicted for mortgage fraud
Guyana· 2025-10-11
Trump's case hit a bump when the lawyer overseeing federal prosecutions in the Eastern District of Virginia, Erik Siebert, resigned in September.
What we know about the charges against New York's Attorney General Letitia JamesUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-10Erik Siebert was the DOJ prosecutor who resigned under pressure from Trump.
Trump never forgets: Bombshell indictments open a new phase in a retribution presidencyUnited States· 2025-10-10
Erik Siebert was Halligan’s predecessor who was removed for failing to bring charges against Comey and James.
Letitia James criminally charged in Trump’s latest effort to punish rivals | Letitia JamesUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-10Siebert was reportedly ousted after he told the justice department he had not found sufficient evidence to charge James.
New York attorney general criminally indictedUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-09Erik Siebert is the former U.S. Attorney who expressed doubts about bringing cases against Letitia James.
Letitia James indicted on bank fraud chargeUnited States· 2025-10-09