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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Legal watchdog files ethics complaints against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro

A legal watchdog group filed bar complaints on Tuesday against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and two of her subordinates. The complaints allege ethical violations related to their attempt to indict six Democratic lawmakers for their participation in a video encouraging troops to resist unlawful orders.

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Why It Matters

The filing initiates a formal review process regarding the professional conduct of a federal prosecutor and her staff in a case involving the potential criminal prosecution of elected officials.

Key Facts

  • A legal watchdog group filed formal bar complaints on Tuesday.
  • The complaints target U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and two of her lieutenants.
  • The allegations involve violations of ethical duties.
  • The underlying case involves an attempt to charge six Democratic lawmakers with federal crimes.
  • The lawmakers were targeted for appearing in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.

Who's Mentioned

personCarlton Davis“Assistant U.S. Attorney”personSteven Vandervelden“Assistant U.S. Attorney”organizationLegal Accountability Center“Legal watchdog group filing the complaints”personMark Kelly“U.S. Senator and subject of the attempted indictment”personElissa Slotkin“U.S. Senator and subject of the attempted indictment”personDemocratic lawmakers“Six individuals targeted for potential indictment”personJeanine Pirro“U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia”personPete Hegseth“Secretary of Defense”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”