Who is Jeanine Pirro: 5 facts about the former judge and lawyer
10 may 2025 в 01:13
Jeanine Pirro has been a constant presence in both the legal and media worlds for decades, known for her sharp commentary, bold opinions, and career successes. Starting as the first female district attorney of Westchester County and becoming a star on Fox News, Pirro has never shied away from the spotlight. Recently, she garnered attention again after President Donald Trump appointed her as the temporary district attorney of Columbia, signaling her return to public service.
Here are five facts about the former judge.
In 1990, she became the first elected female judge of the Westchester County Court and then became the first female district attorney of Westchester County three years later. She specialized in domestic violence cases and became a prominent figure in New York due to her aggressive prosecutions. She then used her status to become a national analyst during the O.J. Simpson murder trial, appearing on Nightline and Larry King Live.
She attempted to secure the Republican nomination for the state to run against Hillary Clinton for a U.S. Senate seat from New York in 2006. Even Trump contributed to her campaign. Ultimately, she withdrew from the race to instead run for the position of New York State Attorney General in the same year. She lost to Democrat Andrew Cuomo.
Jeanine was married to Albert Pirro, a prominent lawyer and businessman in Westchester County, from 1975 until their divorce in 2013. In 2000, Albert was found guilty on 34 counts of tax fraud and conspiracy for using over $ 1 million in corporate funds to cover personal expenses, including luxury cars and a vacation home. He was sentenced to 29 months in federal prison, serving 11 months before being released early. Despite publicly supporting him during the trial, Jeanine later described this time as a difficult period in her life.
In 2008, Judge Jeanine Pirro debuted on CW stations nationwide. It ran until 2011 when it was canceled due to low ratings. The show won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2010.
She has long been an ally and friend of the president, who often appeared on her show on Fox News, «Justice with Judge Jeanine». In June 2018, Politico reported that Pirro lobbied Trump to appoint her as Attorney General, seeking to replace the then-struggling Attorney General Jeff Sessions. According to the report, Trump’s aides said she had been vying for this role for over 18 months, although internal sources noted that she was unlikely to get the position. While she did not become Attorney General, Trump later appointed her as the temporary district attorney of Columbia in May 2025, marking her return to a high-profile legal role
Here are five facts about the former judge.
In 1990, she became the first elected female judge of the Westchester County Court and then became the first female district attorney of Westchester County three years later. She specialized in domestic violence cases and became a prominent figure in New York due to her aggressive prosecutions. She then used her status to become a national analyst during the O.J. Simpson murder trial, appearing on Nightline and Larry King Live.
She attempted to secure the Republican nomination for the state to run against Hillary Clinton for a U.S. Senate seat from New York in 2006. Even Trump contributed to her campaign. Ultimately, she withdrew from the race to instead run for the position of New York State Attorney General in the same year. She lost to Democrat Andrew Cuomo.
Jeanine was married to Albert Pirro, a prominent lawyer and businessman in Westchester County, from 1975 until their divorce in 2013. In 2000, Albert was found guilty on 34 counts of tax fraud and conspiracy for using over $ 1 million in corporate funds to cover personal expenses, including luxury cars and a vacation home. He was sentenced to 29 months in federal prison, serving 11 months before being released early. Despite publicly supporting him during the trial, Jeanine later described this time as a difficult period in her life.
In 2008, Judge Jeanine Pirro debuted on CW stations nationwide. It ran until 2011 when it was canceled due to low ratings. The show won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2010.
She has long been an ally and friend of the president, who often appeared on her show on Fox News, «Justice with Judge Jeanine». In June 2018, Politico reported that Pirro lobbied Trump to appoint her as Attorney General, seeking to replace the then-struggling Attorney General Jeff Sessions. According to the report, Trump’s aides said she had been vying for this role for over 18 months, although internal sources noted that she was unlikely to get the position. While she did not become Attorney General, Trump later appointed her as the temporary district attorney of Columbia in May 2025, marking her return to a high-profile legal role
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