The legal community has been rocked by the sudden death of Jessica Aber, a former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, who was found dead in her Alexandria, Virginia home on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

🚔 Police Open Investigation
Authorities from the Alexandria Police Department have launched a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding her passing. While the cause of death remains unknown, the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of her death.

⚖ A Respected Legal Leader
Aber, 43, was appointed U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia by President Joe Biden in 2021, serving for nearly three years before resigning in January 2025 when President Donald Trump began his second term.

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💬 Tributes Pour In
Her successor, Erik Siebert, expressed deep sorrow, stating:
“We are heartbroken beyond words to learn of the passing of our friend and former colleague, U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber.”

🔹 What We Know So Far:
✅ Found dead at home in Alexandria, Virginia
✅ Police investigation underway
✅ Autopsy pending to determine cause of death
✅ Served as U.S. Attorney (2021–2025) under Biden administration