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, author, and the interim United States attorney for the District of Columbia since May 2025. Previously, she served as a judge, prosecutor, and politician in New York. She is known for her outspoken conservative views and legal background, which she often leverages in her media appearances.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

May 28, 1986: Withdrawal from the Race

On May 28, 1986, Jeanine Pirro announced her withdrawal from the race for Lieutenant Governor due to her husband's business interests and potential conflicts of interest.

1990: False Conviction of Jeffrey Deskovic

In 1990, during her tenure as district attorney, Jeanine Pirro oversaw the case where Jeffrey Deskovic was falsely convicted of murdering Angela Correa, leading to 16 years of wrongful imprisonment.

February 23, 1999: Pirro's husband indicted on multiple charges

On February 23, 1999, Jeanine Pirro's husband was indicted on charges including conspiracy, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns for hiding over $1 million in personal income as business expenses. Pirro appeared with him at a press conference criticizing the investigation.

June 23, 2000: Pirro's husband found guilty

On June 23, 2000, a jury found Jeanine Pirro's husband guilty of 23 of the charges brought against him and not guilty of 10 others. He served 17 months in prison.

December 21, 2005: Withdrawal from Senate Race

On December 21, 2005, Jeanine Pirro dropped out of the Senate race due to pressure from party chiefs and unfavorable poll results.

2006: Senate and Attorney General Bids

In 2006, Jeanine Pirro initially sought the Republican nomination for United States Senate but later withdrew to accept the nomination for New York Attorney General, ultimately losing the general election to Andrew Cuomo.

September 2011: Cancellation of Judge Jeanine Pirro show

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

2012: Pirro diagnosed with cancer

In 2012, Jeanine Pirro was diagnosed with cancer.

2018: Pirro reveals cancer diagnosis in book

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

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December 2020: Smartmatic demands retractions from Fox News

In December 2020, Smartmatic, a voting machine company accused of conspiring to rig the election, demanded retractions from Fox News for airing baseless allegations of fraud, including on Jeanine Pirro's program.

February 4, 2021: Smartmatic Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox Corporation

On February 4, 2021, Jeanine Pirro was named in the complaint "Smartmatic Files $2.7 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox Corporation". Smartmatic claimed that Fox News Network, Maria Bartiromo, Lou Dobbs, Jeanine Pirro, Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell were primary sources of false information which were repeated by other media outlets, journalists, bloggers and influencers.

February 2021: Defamation Lawsuit by Smartmatic

In February 2021, Jeanine Pirro was named as a defendant in a defamation lawsuit by Smartmatic for broadcasting false statements about the company's voting machines.