Challenges in the Life of Jeanine Pirro in a Detailed Timeline

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Jeanine Pirro. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Jeanine Pirro is an American television host, lawyer, and author. She has served as the United States attorney for the District of Columbia since May 2025. Previously, Pirro was a judge, prosecutor, and politician in New York State, gaining prominence in law and politics before transitioning to television.

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May 28, 1986: Withdrawal from Lieutenant Governor Race

On May 28, 1986, Jeanine Pirro announced her withdrawal from the race for Lieutenant Governor, citing her husband's business interests.

February 23, 1999: Pirro's Husband Indicted on Tax Evasion Charges

On February 23, 1999, Jeanine Pirro's husband was indicted on multiple counts of conspiracy, tax evasion, and filing a false tax return. Pirro appeared with him at a press conference, criticizing the investigation.

June 23, 2000: Pirro's Husband Found Guilty of Tax Evasion

On June 23, 2000, a jury found Jeanine Pirro's husband guilty of 23 of the tax-related charges brought against him.

December 21, 2005: Dropped out of Senate Race

On December 21, 2005, Jeanine Pirro dropped out of the Senate race due to pressure and poor polling numbers.

September 2011: Show Cancelled Due to Low Ratings

In September 2011, Judge Jeanine Pirro's show was cancelled due to low ratings.

2012: Pirro Diagnosed with Cancer

In 2012, Jeanine Pirro was diagnosed with cancer. She revealed the diagnosis in her 2018 book.

November 2017: Pirro Charged with Speeding

In November 2017, Jeanine Pirro was charged with speeding for driving 119 miles per hour in upstate New York.

2018: Pirro Revealed Cancer Diagnosis

In her 2018 book, "Liars, Leakers, and Liberals: The Case Against the Anti-Trump Conspiracy", Jeanine Pirro revealed that she was diagnosed with cancer in 2012.

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2019: Campaign Debts Unpaid

By 2019, Jeanine Pirro's campaign from four-month campaign, racked up $600,000 in debt to campaign vendors that remained unpaid.

February 2021: Named as defendant in Smartmatic defamation lawsuit

In February 2021, Jeanine Pirro was named as a defendant in a defamation lawsuit by Smartmatic, related to broadcasting false statements about voting machines.