Pam Bondi fires three Jan. 6 prosecutors, sending another chill through DOJ workforce

The dismissals were the first time that prosecutors who worked on Jan. 6 cases and were past their probationary period of federal employment had been fired by the Justice Department.

WASHINGTON — At least three federal prosecutors who worked on cases against Jan. 6 rioters were fired Friday by the Justice Department, according to more than half a dozen current and former officials familiar with the dismissals.

A copy of one of the dismissal letters seen by NBC News was signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi, notifying the recipient that they were “removed from federal service effective immediately.” No reason for the removal was stated in the letter.

One of the fired employees had been based overseas.

Attorney General Pam Bondi at the White House the briefing room on June 27, 2025.Joe Raedle / Getty ImagesThe Justice Department declined to comment Friday night.

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