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Head of New York’s FBI Field Office James Dennehy Says He Has Been ‘Forced’ To Retire 

James Denneh, assistant director of the FBI's New York Field office, will attend a press conference in New York City on October 22, 2024 at the US Lawyer's Office. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

OAN Staff Abril Elfi
5:59pm – Monday, March 3, 2025

James Dennehy, the top FBI agent in New York, has been forced to retire.

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According to emails obtained by CNN and New York PostDenehi announced his forced resignation in a letter to staff at the FBI's New York Field office.

“Late Friday, I was informed today that I had to put in the retirement papers I had just done. I was not given a reason for this decision,” he wrote.

He then continued to apologize for the sudden resignation in the letter calling his colleagues.

The letter included one of his signature “Top 10” lists. This rattles what I miss about working for the FBI, including “independence.”

“We don't bend, we don't wobble. We don't sacrifice anything or anything right for anyone,” he said.

Last month, Dennehy had a famous fight with the deputy attorney general Emile Bove, who sent a rebellious email to staff urging them to “dig” after officials tasked with investigating January 6th.th The demonstrations at the U.S. Capitol were kicked out of their role.

“Today, we find ourselves in the midst of our own battles. Great people are being kicked out of the FBI, others are being targeted because they have worked in accordance with the law and FBI policies,” the email said.

“I've been told many times in my life: 'When you're in a hole, sometimes it's best to dig in.' Screw it in. I will not stop protecting this joint. His resignation concluded his resignation to staff.

Dennehy joined the FBI as a special agent in 2002 and was assigned to the Anti-Intellect Case in the New York Field Office. Throughout his renowned career, he has been promoted many times. Most recently, in 2018, he was appointed Chief of Staff as Executive Assistant Director of the National Security Division at FBI Headquarters.

He was subsequently appointed as a special agent in 2022 to take charge of the New York Field Office.

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