Jessica Aber, the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead in her Alexandria home at the age of 43. Police responded to a call about an unresponsive woman on Saturday morning, and an investigation into the cause of death is ongoing.
Aber, who was appointed by President Joe Biden in 2021, was remembered by colleagues as a dedicated prosecutor and mentor. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia will determine the official cause of death.
Her sudden passing has left the legal community in shock.
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This is such heartbreaking news—Jessica Aber was a dedicated public servant who fought for justice. It’s always unsettling when someone so young and influential passes away unexpectedly, and I hope the investigation brings clarity. My thoughts are with her family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
Tragic news, and my condolences to her family. That said, I hope this investigation is handled with full transparency—too often, when government officials are involved, the public is kept in the dark. No one should be above scrutiny, especially those in powerful legal positions.
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Former US attorney for Eastern District of Virginia found dead at 43
Jessica Aber, a former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead on Saturday. She was 43. A statement from Alexandria Police said Aber was confirmed dead after officers responded to the 900 block of Beverly Drive in Alexandria, Virginia at approximately 9:18 a.m.
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Former US Attorney Found Dead In Home, Investigation Underway: Police (Developing)
A former top federal prosecutor in Virginia has died suddenly, police in Alexandria confirmed Saturday.Jessica D. Aber, the former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found unresponsive around 9:18 a.
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Former U.S. attorney Jessica Aber, 43, dies in Alexandria home
In a statement posted online, the Alexandria Police Department said they were called to Aber's home in Alexandria on Saturday morning for the report of an unresponsive woman.
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