Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber was found dead at her home in Alexandria, Virginia, with authorities responding to a call for an unresponsive woman. She was nominated by Joe Biden in August 2021 and served as a federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia. Aber was known for her professionalism and legal acumen, with her tenure marked by high-profile cases such as money laundering charges against Russian nationals and war crimes charges against Russia-affiliated military personnel. Prior to her appointment, Aber served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District, prosecuting various cases including financial fraud and violent crime. Her sudden death has left colleagues devastated, with the cause under investigation by the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia. The news of her passing has prompted tributes from colleagues who praised her as being an example to emulate. Aber’s contributions to the legal profession in her role as U.S. Attorney are remembered, and her legacy in upholding justice and the rule of law is honored by those who worked alongside her.
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