Fox News Star-Turned-Prosecutor Jeanine Pirro Files Lawsuit Against Hometown After Painful Fall
Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News personality and current US Attorney for the District of Columbia, has initiated a slip-and-fall lawsuit against her suburban hometown of Rye, New York. The legal action stems from an incident on August 28, where Pirro, aged 74, tripped and fell on a block of wood embedded in gravel, resulting in injuries that have led to ongoing pain and suffering.
Details of the Incident and Injuries Sustained
According to court documents filed in Westchester County, Pirro was walking along Boston Post Road in Rye when she encountered the obstruction. The wooden block, part of a road patch job by Con Edison workers, was protruding from gravel laid over an underground gas main. Pirro described the moment vividly, stating, 'Next thing I know I am face planted on my right side. I had blood on my lips and my hands (my glasses were broken) - open scrape on my knee.'
After the fall, two bystanders assisted Pirro to the sidewalk, where she sat to recover. The lawsuit alleges that the incident left her confined to bed with bruises and contusions to her head, eye, face, and shoulder, along with limitations in movement. Photographic evidence from the Rye Police Department, taken the following day, confirms the presence of the hazardous road patch.
Legal Claims and Defendants Named
Pirro is seeking $250,000 in damages, citing negligence on the part of the city of Rye and Con Edison. Her attorneys argue that the defendants failed to maintain safe conditions, leading to her injuries. Notably, Pirro is represented by her ex-husband, Al Pirro, who was pardoned by former President Donald Trump for tax-related crimes.
The timing of the incident is significant, occurring just weeks after Pirro was confirmed as US Attorney on August 2. Despite her high-profile role, she has pursued this personal injury claim, emphasizing the physical and emotional toll. A Con Edison spokesperson and Rye Corporation Counsel have both declined to comment, citing the ongoing litigation.
Background and Career Context
Jeanine Pirro has deep ties to the area, having lived in Rye for many years and previously served as a prosecutor and judge in Westchester County. After leaving politics following a defeat in the 2006 State Attorney General race, she gained national fame hosting Justice with Judge Jeanine on Fox News before her appointment by Trump.
This lawsuit highlights broader issues of public safety and accountability in municipal maintenance, as Pirro's case draws attention to potential hazards in everyday environments. Her pursuit of legal recourse underscores the serious nature of the injuries sustained and the impact on her daily life.
