Michael Ben’Ary
Michael Ben’Ary was the chief of the national security section in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, where he had a notable career in federal prosecution. He was recently in the news after being fired by the Justice Department, following a false social media post from pro-Trump activist Julie Kelly that incorrectly linked him to the controversial case involving former FBI Director James Comey. Despite allegations of internal resistance against the Comey indictment, sources confirmed that Ben’Ary had no involvement in the case.
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Michael Ben'Ary was the top national security prosecutor who was fired during Halligan's time as interim US attorney.
From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan
United States· 2025-11-30
Michael Ben’Ary is a longtime professional prosecutor who was fired.
Donald Trump has built a regime of retribution and reward | Sidney Blumenthal
United Kingdom· 2025-10-24
Michael Ben’Ary wrote in a note he taped to the door of his former office when he left two weeks ago.
Lindsey Halligan fires more prosecutors in key US attorney’s officeUnited States· 2025-10-18
Michael Ben’Ary was one of the career prosecutors fired after Halligan charged Comey.
Senior prosecutor removed as Lindsey Halligan reshapes key US attorney’s officeUnited States· 2025-10-14Michael Ben’Ary was a prosecutor who was fired after being targeted by Trump allies online.
Letitia James criminally charged in Trump’s latest effort to punish rivals | Letitia JamesUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-10
The prosecutors, Maya Song, a top Siebert deputy, and Michael Ben’Ary, a top national security prosecutor, both at one point had worked under Lisa Monaco.
Ex-FBI director James Comey to appear in court on lying to Congress charge | James ComeyUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-08
Michael Ben'Ary, a fired federal prosecutor, accused top Justice Department officials of prioritizing political agendas over national security.
Fired federal prosecutor tapes a note about duty to the door on his way outUnited States· 2025-10-04Michael Ben’Ary was chief of the national security section in the Alexandria, Virginia-based office and was fired after being falsely tied to the Comey case.
Justice Department fires prosecutor falsely tied to Comey case in social media postUnited States· 2025-10-02