Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Jessica Aber, was found dead in Alexandria, Virginia at the age of 43. Police were called to her home on Saturday morning and found her unresponsive. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of her death.
Aber served as U.S. attorney in Virginia for most of the Biden administration, overseeing federal prosecutions in the state and managing a staff of 300 prosecutors. She had a long career in the legal field, starting as an assistant U.S. attorney in 2009, and received her law degree from William and Mary Law School in 2006.
Her former colleague, U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert, expressed deep sorrow at her passing, describing her as an unmatched leader, mentor, and prosecutor, and highlighting her professionalism and legal acumen. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares also mourned her death, recognizing her significant contributions to public service and gun violence prevention.
Aber’s sudden death has shocked the legal community in Virginia, with colleagues and officials praising her dedication and accomplishments. They are mourning the loss of a respected legal professional and expressing condolences to her family. The community is honoring her memory by striving to uphold the high standards she set in her career as a prosecutor and public servant.
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