History of Jeanine Pirro in Timeline
Jeanine Pirro is an American television host, lawyer, and author, currently serving as the United States attorney for the District of Columbia since May 2025. Prior to her current role, Pirro had a career as a judge, prosecutor, and politician in New York State. She's a prominent figure in media and law.
June 2, 1951: Jeanine Pirro's Birth
On June 2, 1951, Jeanine Ferris Pirro was born. She would later become a television host, lawyer, author, judge, prosecutor, and politician.
1975: Appointed Assistant District Attorney
In 1975, District Attorney Carl Vergari appointed Jeanine Pirro as Assistant District Attorney of Westchester County in New York State.
1977: Requested Federal Grant for Domestic Violence Bureaus
In 1977, Jeanine Pirro requested that District Attorney Carl Vergari apply for a federal grant to establish bureaus specializing in domestic violence.
1978: Appointed Chief of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Bureau
In 1978, Jeanine Pirro was appointed as the first chief of the new Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Bureau.
1983: Kathie Durst Disappearance
In 1983, Jeanine Pirro, as the investigating attorney, was involved in the high-profile disappearance case of Kathie Durst. Pirro later recounted her perspective on the case in the HBO series, "The Jinx."
May 26, 1986: Announced as Running Mate for Lieutenant Governor
On May 26, 1986, Jeanine Pirro was announced as the running mate of Andrew O'Rourke for Lieutenant Governor of New York.
May 28, 1986: Withdrew from Lieutenant Governor Race
On May 28, 1986, Jeanine Pirro announced her withdrawal from the race for Lieutenant Governor of New York due to potential conflicts of interest related to her husband's business dealings.
1988: Pirro's husband's tax evasion
Between 1988 and 1997, Albert Pirro, Jeanine Pirro's husband, hid over $1 million in personal income as business expenses.
June 1, 1990: Bedside Investigation of Maria Amaya
On June 1, 1990, Jeanine Pirro gained attention for rushing to conduct a bedside investigation of Maria Amaya, who was charged with the deaths of her four children, at the Intensive Care Unit of United Hospital in Port Chester.
December 31, 1993: Anne Scripps Douglas Murder
On December 31, 1993, Scripps newspaper heiress Anne Scripps Douglas was murdered. As a result, Jeanine Pirro, known as a passionate prosecutor of domestic violence cases, was a frequent presence in the media.
June 1994: Frequent TV News Contributor
In June 1994, Jeanine Pirro became a frequent contributor on network and cable television news, appearing as an analyst on Nightline, Larry King Live, and Geraldo during the O.J. Simpson murder case.
1997: Albert Pirro Tax Evasion
Between 1988 and 1997, Albert Pirro, Jeanine Pirro's husband, hid over $1 million in personal income as business expenses, leading to his indictment in 1999.
1997: Named One of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People"
In 1997, People magazine named Jeanine Pirro one of its "50 Most Beautiful People".
1998: Paternity Confirmation for Albert Pirro
In 1998, DNA testing confirmed that Albert Pirro was the father of a daughter with a Florida woman, leading to a court order for child support payments.
February 23, 1999: Indictment of Albert Pirro
On February 23, 1999, Jeanine Pirro's husband, Albert Pirro, was indicted on charges including conspiracy, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns for concealing over $1 million in personal income as business expenses.
June 23, 2000: Conviction of Albert Pirro
On June 23, 2000, Albert Pirro, Jeanine Pirro's husband, was found guilty by a jury on 23 charges related to tax evasion and false tax returns.
2000: Support for Hate Crimes Law
In 2000, Jeanine Pirro actively supported the passing of a New York hate crimes law which covered sexual orientation as a protected class.
2004: Baghdadi Release Under Bush Administration
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was held in custody until 2004, when he was released under the Bush administration.
2004: Pirro's Stance on Assault Weapons
In 2004, Jeanine Pirro stated, "I believe in the Second Amendment strongly, but there is no legitimate purpose in possessing an assault weapon other than to kill as many people as quickly as possible."
2005: Pirro's Political Positions Described
In 2005, Jeanine Pirro described her political positions as "Republican red on fiscal policy with conservative beliefs on making tax cuts permanent, but I've got broad blue stripes on the social issues," while campaigning for the US Senate in New York.
2006: Support for LGBT Rights
During her 2006 campaign for State Attorney General, Jeanine Pirro supported anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people and civil unions for same-sex couples. She also received an endorsement from the Log Cabin Republicans.
2007: Separation from husband
In 2007, Jeanine Pirro and her husband separated due to their tumultuous relationship.
May 5, 2008: Announcement of Judge Jeanine Pirro Show
On May 5, 2008, The CW Television Network announced that Jeanine Pirro would host a weekday television show titled "Judge Jeanine Pirro," which was part of the network's CW Daytime lineup. The show, distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television, would air two episodes daily and was carried by default on all CW affiliate stations.
2009: Incorrect claim about al-Baghdadi release date
In 2014, Jeanine Pirro incorrectly claimed that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was released in 2009 by Barack Obama.
2009: Judge Jeanine Pirro Renewed for Second Season
In Fall 2009, "Judge Jeanine Pirro" was renewed for a second season, but unlike the first, the second season was not exclusive to CW affiliates.
2010: Emmy Nomination for Judge Jeanine Pirro
In 2010, "Judge Jeanine Pirro" was nominated for Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program at the 37th Daytime Emmy Awards.
September 2011: Cancellation of Judge Jeanine Pirro
In September 2011, the show "Judge Jeanine Pirro" was canceled due to low ratings.
2012: Cancer Diagnosis
In 2012, Jeanine Pirro was diagnosed with cancer, a fact she later revealed in her 2018 book.
2012: Benghazi Attack
In 2014, Jeanine Pirro called for the impeachment of Barack Obama over the 2012 Benghazi attack.
2014: Call for Obama Impeachment
In 2014, Jeanine Pirro called for the impeachment of Barack Obama over the 2012 Benghazi attack.
2014: Pirro's Claim About al-Baghdadi
In 2014, Jeanine Pirro falsely claimed that ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was "released by Obama in 2009."
December 2015: Commenting on gun ownership
In December 2015, Pirro commented on gun ownership.
2016: Encouraging Trump's Agenda
During 2016, in both televised programs and private meetings at the White House, Jeanine Pirro "steadfastly encouraged Trump to press harder on his agenda of disruption and provocation."
2016: Pirro's Support for Trump
In 2016, Jeanine Pirro supported Donald Trump in the presidential race but expressed being "infuriated" by some of his behaviors. Following the release of the Access Hollywood tape, Pirro defended Trump.
2016: Defending Trump
In July 2018, Jeanine Pirro defended Donald Trump for refusing to condemn Russian interference in the 2016 election, asking rhetorically, "What was he supposed to do, take a gun out and shoot Putin?"
November 2017: Charged with Speeding
In November 2017, Jeanine Pirro was charged with speeding for driving 119 miles per hour in upstate New York.
2017: Pirro Calls for Arrests in Mueller Investigation
In 2017, Jeanine Pirro called for the arrest of individuals cooperating with Robert S. Mueller III's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, advocating for a "cleansing" of government agencies and the arrest of critics of President Trump.
February 2018: Pirro Blames Obama for Domestic Abuse Scandals
In February 2018, following the resignation of two Trump administration officials due to domestic abuse allegations, Jeanine Pirro suggested that Barack Obama's policies were to blame for the scandals.
May 2018: Pirro's "Biblical Prophecy" Remark
In May 2018, Jeanine Pirro stated that Donald Trump had "fulfilled" a "biblical prophecy" by moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
June 2018: Pirro Defends Trump's Pardon of Dinesh D'Souza
In June 2018, Jeanine Pirro defended President Trump's pardon of Dinesh D'Souza, who had been convicted of "illegal campaign contributions," asserting that D'Souza was singled out for prosecution due to his political views and his documentary movies, Hillary's America and Obama's America.
July 2018: Pirro Defends Trump's Stance on Russian Interference
In July 2018, after President Trump was criticized for not condemning Russian interference in the 2016 election while standing with Vladimir Putin, Jeanine Pirro defended Trump, questioning what else he could have done.
2018: Publication of "Liars, Leakers, and Liberals: The Case Against the Anti-Trump Conspiracy"
In 2018, Jeanine Pirro revealed in her book, Liars, Leakers, and Liberals: The Case Against the Anti-Trump Conspiracy, that she was diagnosed with cancer in 2012.
March 2019: Controversy Over Comments About Ilhan Omar
In March 2019, Jeanine Pirro criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar on her show, "Justice with Judge Jeanine Pirro," for questioning the loyalty of American Jews to the U.S., suggesting Omar's Muslim faith made her more loyal to Sharia law. Pirro questioned Omar's adherence to Islamic doctrine. Fox News condemned Pirro's statement.
March 16, 2019: Fox News Pulls Pirro's Show
On March 16, 2019, Fox News decided not to air Jeanine Pirro's show, replacing it with a rebroadcast of a "Scandalous" episode in its time slot, following controversial comments Pirro made about Ilhan Omar.
March 30, 2019: Justice with Judge Jeanine Resumes Airing
On March 30, 2019, "Justice with Judge Jeanine" resumed airing after being temporarily pulled by Fox News due to Pirro's controversial statements about Ilhan Omar.
July 2019: Named to Board of Directors of HeavenlyRx
In July 2019, Jeanine Pirro was named to the board of directors of HeavenlyRx, a cannabis company that manufactures CBD products, expressing her interest in the benefits of CBD.
November 2019: Description of Trump as "Almost Superhuman"
In November 2019, Jeanine Pirro described Donald Trump as "almost superhuman."
December 2019: Trump Made it Possible to Say "Merry Christmas" Again
In December 2019, Jeanine Pirro suggested that Donald Trump had made it possible for people to say "Merry Christmas" again.
February 2020: Prediction of Democratic Losses Due to Impeachment
In February 2020, Jeanine Pirro predicted that the impeachment of Donald Trump would be so unpopular that Democrats would lose their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2020 elections, a prediction that Politico later named as one of the most incorrect of the year.
March 2020: Hosting Show from Home Amidst Pandemic
In March 2020, Jeanine Pirro hosted her show from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She experienced "technical difficulties" for the first 15 minutes, appearing in a disheveled state and slurring her speech, leading to speculation about possible inebriation. She was also seen putting aside a drink with a straw during a commercial break.
September 23, 2020: Publication of "Don't Lie to Me: and Stop Trying to Steal Our Freedom"
Jeanine Pirro's book "Don't Lie to Me: and Stop Trying to Steal Our Freedom" was published on September 23, 2020.
December 2020: Promotion of Baseless Voting Fraud Allegations
Following the 2020 United States presidential election, in December 2020, Jeanine Pirro promoted baseless allegations of voting machine fraud on her program, claiming the election was stolen from Donald Trump.
January 20, 2021: Pardon of Albert Pirro by Trump
On January 20, 2021, shortly before leaving office, President Donald Trump pardoned Albert Pirro, Jeanine Pirro's former husband.
February 4, 2021: Smartmatic Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox Corporation
On February 4, 2021, Pirro was named in the complaint "Smartmatic Files $2.7 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against Fox Corporation", claiming that "Fox News’ disinformation campaign had a direct and harmful impact on Smartmatic's ability to conduct business in the United States and around the world".
February 2021: Smartmatic Defamation Suit Names Pirro
In February 2021, Jeanine Pirro was among the Fox News employees named in a Smartmatic defamation suit for promoting false information about the 2020 election.
November 2021: Attendance at Log Cabin Republicans Event
In November 2021, Jeanine Pirro attended the Log Cabin Republicans' "Spirit of Lincoln Award" event.
January 12, 2022: Pirro Announced as Co-Host on The Five
On January 12, 2022, it was announced that Jeanine Pirro would become a permanent co-host on "The Five," ending "Justice with Judge Jeanine."
March 2022: Pirro Dismissed from Smartmatic Suit
In March 2022, a judge dismissed Jeanine Pirro from the Smartmatic defamation suit.
February 2023: Pirro Reinstated in Smartmatic Suit
In February 2023, an appeals court reinstated Jeanine Pirro as a defendant in the Smartmatic defamation suit.
May 8, 2025: Named Interim United States Attorney
On May 8, 2025, President Trump appointed Jeanine Pirro as the interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, succeeding Ed Martin.
May 2025: Left The Five
In May 2025, Jeanine Pirro's tenure as a co-host of "The Five" came to an end.
May 2025: Nomination as Acting US Attorney
In May 2025, President Trump nominated Jeanine Pirro as Acting United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, replacing Ed Martin.
June 2025: Federal Reserve Chair Testimony
In June 2025, Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve gave testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. This testimony concerned in part a multi-year project to renovate historic Federal Reserve office buildings.
August 2, 2025: Confirmed as United States Attorney
On August 2, 2025, Jeanine Pirro was confirmed to the full position of United States Attorney for the District of Columbia.
January 9, 2026: Office serves Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas
On January 9, 2026 Jeanine Pirro's office served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to the testimony of Jerome Powell before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025.
February 2026: Threats Regarding Guns in D.C.
In February 2026, following Alex Pretti's killing, Jeanine Pirro shifted her tone on gun control and threatened jail time for anyone bringing a gun into Washington, D.C., regardless of having a license elsewhere.
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