Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Former Capitol Riot Prosecutor Sues US Government for Wrongful Firing
A prosecutor who worked on cases from the January 6th Capitol attack, was fired.
He's now suing the government, saying they fired him because of his work on those cases.
He believes his firing was political payback and not because he did a bad job.
He had received good reviews.
His lawsuit is against the Justice Department, alleging his firing was unfair.
He is seeking reinstatement.
The prosecutor handled cases against individuals involved in the riot.
Former prosecutor Michael Gordon sued the government after being fired.
Gordon handled high-profile cases related to the January 6 Capitol riot.
He claims his firing was politically motivated.
Gordon received a top performance review before his termination.
A Justice Department spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.
- Who
- Michael Gordon, along with two other former Justice Department officials, is suing the federal government.
- What
- Michael Gordon, a former prosecutor, is suing the government.
- When
- His termination was on June 27th.
- Where
- The case involves the US Justice Department.
- Why
- Gordon alleges his firing was politically motivated due to his work on cases related to the January 6th Capitol riot.
Prosecutor's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Reason for Termination
Prosecutor's Perspective
Fired due to prosecuting cases against people the government wanted to protect.
Government's Perspective
No comment from Justice Department.
- Plaintiff
- Michael Gordon
- Defendants
- US Government, Attorney General Pam Bondi
- Cause of Lawsuit
- Wrongful Termination
- Date of Termination
- June 27th
- Case Focus
- January 6th Capitol Riot Cases
- Previous Role
- Former Justice Department Prosecutor