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Jeanine Pirro
Fox News Host, Former Judge
Media personality and former prosecutor
Overview
Jeanine Ferris Pirro is a former New York State judge, Westchester County District Attorney, and current Fox News host. She is known for fiery pro-Trump commentary, promotion of election conspiracy theories, and her role in Fox News Dominion Voting Systems defamation lawsuit that resulted in a $787.5 million settlement.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Made numerous false claims about Dominion Voting Systems on Fox News, contributing to the $787.5 million defamation settlement
Ex-husband Albert Pirro was convicted of federal tax fraud in 2000; she was later investigated for unauthorized wiretapping of his phone but not charged
Lost 2006 New York Attorney General race after a chaotic campaign including alleged illegal secret recording of her husband
Promoted conspiracy theories about Obama birth certificate, January 6 as a false flag, and the deep state on her Fox News program
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Donald Trump
Close ally and media supporter
Rupert Murdoch
Fox News owner, employer
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
Education
- •University of Buffalo, BA
- •Albany Law School, JD 1975
Key Timeline
1993-01-01
Elected Westchester County District Attorney
2006-11-07
Lost New York Attorney General race to Andrew Cuomo
2011-01-01
Began hosting Justice with Judge Jeanine on Fox News
2022-01-01
Moved to co-host of The Five on Fox News
2023-04-18
Fox News settles Dominion lawsuit for $787.5 million