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DOJ and FBI Hunt Suspect After Vandalism at U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s Newark Office

Her contested appointment is pending before the 3rd Circuit, adding scrutiny to the law enforcement search.

Overview

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi said a person tried to confront Habba on Wednesday night, destroyed property at her Newark office, and fled.
  • Federal authorities are searching for the suspect, the FBI says it is aware of the incident, and officials have not announced an arrest or identified the person.
  • Multiple outlets, citing people familiar, report the individual first arrived carrying a bat and was turned away by security, then returned without it and vandalized the office area while yelling.
  • Habba said on X that she will not be intimidated, and Bondi vowed to use every legal tool to bring the perpetrator to justice.
  • The episode comes as Habba’s status has been legally challenged, with the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals hearing arguments last month on her appointment.