Suspect Attempted to Confront U.S.Attorney Habba, Vandalized Office, Bondi Says
WASHINGTON – A suspect attempted to confront Alina Habba, the interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey,and later vandalized her office on Thursday,according to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Details surrounding the incident remain limited as an inquiry is underway.
The attempted confrontation and vandalism raise concerns about the safety of federal prosecutors and underscore the increasing tensions surrounding high-profile legal cases. Habba, appointed to the position in March 2025, oversees a staff of approximately 155 federal prosecutors and 130 support personnel across offices in Newark, Camden, and Trenton. This incident occurs amid a politically charged surroundings and heightened scrutiny of the justice Department’s actions.
Bondi, who swore Habba in during a ceremony at the white House attended by former President donald Trump, confirmed the incident but did not release information about the suspect’s identity or potential motives. Further details about the attack were not immediately available.
The Justice Department is investigating the matter, and security protocols are being reviewed to prevent similar incidents in the future.This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
