Dead at Home: Jessica Aber, Former Eastern Virginia U.S. Attorney
In 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Jessica Aber to be the Eastern District of Virginia’s U.S. Attorney.
Jessica Aber, the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), was discovered dead at her residence on Saturday, according to authorities.
The 43-year-old attorney was discovered at her Alexandria, Virginia, home after resigning following the inauguration of President Donald Trump in January.
The circumstances surrounding her death are being investigated, according to a police release. The statement continued, “This morning, at approximately 9:18 AM, Alexandria police responded to a report of an unresponsive woman in the 900 block of Beverly Drive.”
It said that the cause and manner of death would be decided by the office of the Virginia Chief Medical Examiner.
In his statement, current U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Eric S. Sebert said he was “heartbroken beyond words” to hear of Ms. Aber’s passing, adding, “We are amazed by how much she accomplished in her brief time in this world. Her professional expertise, grace, and legal skills set the standard. She was unparalleled as a leader, mentor, and prosecutor, and as a human being, irreplaceable.”
“Each and every one of us in the Eastern District of Virginia will look to her example and seek to live up to that standard,” he added, “despite the fact that we are crushed by this loss. From high school to college and all the way through her career, Jessica was a proud Virginian. EDVA loved her, and she loved EDVA. As she fought for justice, we are dedicated to continuing her life’s work.
Jessica Aber—Who Was She?
In August 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Jessica Aber to be the Eastern District of Virginia’s U.S. Attorney.
In 2009, she started working at EDVA as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, where she handled cases involving child exploitation, violent crimes, public corruption, and financial fraud.
Ms. Aber served as an advisor to the Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division from 2015 to 2016, working on intricate tasks. She also held the position of Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division at EDVA until being appointed U.S. Attorney in 2016.
Jessica Aber’s commitment to justice and her aptitude for handling difficult and complex issues defined her career. She was known for being an exceptionally talented prosecutor who was dedicated to serving the public interest. Aber worked on well-known cases during her time there, garnering regard for her ethics and compassion in addition to her legal knowledge.
Her coworkers and colleagues frequently praised her for her leadership abilities, which were demonstrated in the courtroom and in her mentoring of less experienced lawyers. Aber was an inspiration to many because of her strong work ethic and commitment to following the law. She was not just a well-known lawyer but also a cherished person who had a significant influence on everyone around her, therefore her exit from the legal profession has left a huge hole.
Along with her career accomplishments, Jessica Aber maintained a strong bond with her Virginia heritage. Even though her profession carried her to the highest echelons of the legal system, she stayed devoted to the community and was a proud Virginian. She never wavered in her dedication to her state and her district, and she constantly worked to guarantee that justice was administered impartially and fairly.
In addition to her legal expertise, Jessica’s pleasant disposition and sincere friendliness are what people remember about her. For the legal community and everyone who had the honor of working with her, her demise is a devastating loss. Jessica Aber’s legacy will live on in the work she left behind and the persons she impacted, even while the investigation into her death continues.
In order to ensure that the principles she championed throughout her career continue to direct them in their pursuit of justice and truth, her colleagues in the Eastern District of Virginia and beyond are committed to continuing her mission for justice.
