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Pirro’s office leading criminal investigation into Supreme Court Dobbs leak

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Deese, K. (2026, November 5). Pirro’s office leading criminal investigation into Supreme Court Dobbs leak. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/supreme-court/4794552/pirro-office-investigation-supreme-court-dobbs-leak/

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is leading a criminal investigation into the leak of the Supreme Court's draft decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. The probe is mainly being conducted by career prosecutors rather than political appointees, according to a source familiar with the matter. When contacted, a Justice Department spokesperson declined to provide any confirmation or denial regarding the existence of this investigation.

Written by AI on 2026-11-06, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of November 5, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a criminal investigation into the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that eventually led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022. The leak occurred about two months before the official ruling and was disclosed by Politico, prompting Chief Justice John Roberts to initiate an internal investigation at the Supreme Court, which did not identify the leaker.

The DOJ probe is being led by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office in Washington, D.C., with career prosecutors handling the matter. This development comes after a period of reluctance from the DOJ to comment on the existence of such an investigation. The leak remains unsolved despite significant efforts and has raised concerns about security and transparency within the Supreme Court.

The criminal probe marks a new phase in the effort to uncover who leaked Justice Samuel Alito's draft opinion, which detailed the decision that ended nationwide abortion rights. No specific charges have been disclosed, but the unprecedented nature of the leak, coupled with subsequent death threats against conservative justices, underscores its severity and potential legal implications.

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Jeanine Pirro PERSON · 1× Justice Department ORG · 1× U.S. GPE · 1× the Supreme Court’s ORG · 1×

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is overseeing a criminal investigation into the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft decision overturning Roe v. Wade, a source familiar with the investigation confirmed.

framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-06

🔮 A Justice Department spokesperson declined to comment, saying the department would neither confirm nor deny the existence of an ongoing investigation.

2026-11-06 · Washington Examiner

Pirro’s office leading criminal investigation into Supreme Court Dobbs leak · mixed framing

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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is overseeing a criminal investigation into the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft decision overturning Roe v. Wade, a source familiar with the investigation confirmed. asserted

source → oversee → investigation

The inquiry is being handled primarily by career prosecutors, according to the source, opening a new chapter in the effort to identify who disclosed one of the most consequential rulings in the court’s history. uncertain

who → handle → history

A Justice Department spokesperson declined to comment, saying the department would neither confirm nor deny the existence of an ongoing investigation. asserted

department → decline → investigation

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