Tags: Jessica Aber, U.S. Attorney, Virginia, Law Enforcement, Investigation Former U.S. Attorney Found Dead in Alexandria Jessica Aber, the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead Saturday morning in her Alexandria home. She was 43. Police responded to a residence on Beverly Drive around 9:18 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive woman. Upon arrival, officers discovered Aber deceased inside. An investigation is ongoing, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death. A Career Dedicated to Justice Aber was appointed as U.S. Attorney in October 2021 and served most of the Biden administration before stepping down in January. She led a team of approximately 300 prosecutors and legal staff, overseeing federal cases in Virginia. Her career in the U.S. Attorney’s Office began in 2009 as an assistant U.S. attorney, where she specialized in prosecuting financial fraud, public corruption, violent crime, and child exploitation cases. She earned her law degree from William and Mary Law School in 2006. Tributes from Legal and Political Leaders Current U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert expressed deep sorrow, calling Aber “a leader, mentor, and prosecutor without equal” and praising her professionalism and dedication. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares also paid tribute, highlighting her contributions to public safety, particularly through her work with Ceasefire Virginia. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death. 文章導覽 US Judge Appoints Receiver to Oversee California Prisons’ Mental Health Program Federal Judge Appoints Receiver to Oversee California’s Prison Mental Health System