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Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber, 43, Dies Under Investigation

3/22/2025

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Jessica D. Aber, the respected former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, tragically passed away at her Alexandria home at just 43 years old. Known for her impactful leadership from 2021 until her resignation in January 2025, her untimely death is now under investigation by the Alexandria Police Department, with the medical examiner working to determine the cause.

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Story summary

Jessica D. Aber, the respected former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, tragically passed away at her Alexandria home at just 43 years old. Known for her impactful leadership from 2021 until her resignation in January 2025, her untimely death is now under investigation by the Alexandria Police Department, with the medical examiner working to determine the cause.