FBI New York Chief Forced to Retire Amid DOJ Pressure

James Dennehy, a Marine veteran and FBI leader, resigns following disputes over January 6 investigations and Epstein case document handling.

James Dennehy, head of the FBI's New York Field Office, was forced to retire after resisting directives from Trump-appointed DOJ officials.
Dennehy opposed a DOJ request for the names of FBI agents involved in January 6 investigations, citing concerns over targeting employees for doing their jobs.
The DOJ accused the New York FBI office of withholding thousands of pages of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, prompting Attorney General Pam Bondi to demand their release.
Dennehy expressed pride in his team and criticized perceived political interference, stating he would continue to defend the bureau's integrity from outside.
This resignation follows broader changes in FBI leadership under the Trump administration, including controversial appointments and personnel actions.