Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber, who was nominated by Joe Biden in August 2021, was found dead in her home in Alexandria, Virginia. The cause of her death is being investigated by the Alexandria Police Department and the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia. Aber was praised for her professionalism, grace, and legal acumen by her colleagues in the legal community. During her time as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Aber oversaw high-profile cases including money laundering charges against Russian nationals, corporate espionage charges against Siemens Energy, and murder convictions of MS-13 members. In 2023, Aber’s office charged four Russia-affiliated military personnel with war crimes following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Prior to her appointment as U.S. Attorney, Aber served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, handling cases involving financial fraud, public corruption, violent crime, and child exploitation. Aber’s resignation was announced in a press release where she expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside talented and hard-working public servants. Aber’s sudden death has shocked and saddened those who knew her, and her legacy as a dedicated and talented prosecutor will be remembered by all who worked with her.
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