The official cause of death for 43-year-old Jessica Aber, a former U.S. attorney appointed by Joe Biden, has been confirmed. Aber, who was found deceased in her home in March, died from “sudden unexpected death in epilepsy” while sleeping. The delay in announcing the cause of death remained unexplained. However, the Alexandria Police Department stated early on that detectives found no evidence suggesting her death resulted from anything other than natural causes.

Aber’s family revealed she had struggled with “epilepsy and epileptic seizures for many years.” She previously served as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia during the Biden administration but resigned when President Trump regained the White House in January 2017. During her tenure, she handled high-profile cases, including prosecuting a CIA leaker and Russian war criminals.

One of her notable cases involved Asif Rahman, a former CIA analyst who pleaded guilty to leaking sensitive documents about an Israeli plan to strike Iran. Aber also oversaw the extradition of a defendant from Israel accused of facilitating the “illegal entry of Israel citizens into the United States with fraudulent tourist/visitor visas.” She highlighted the case in November 2023, emphasizing its significance.

Aber was recognized for her work in 2019 with the Department of Justice’s Assistant Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Service.