The top official at the FBI New York Field office was forced to retire on Monday and apologized to his colleagues for failing to fulfill his commitment to serving in his position for at least two years.
Former FBI Director Christopher Ray appointed James Dennehy as assistant director in September 2024 at the FBI Field Office.
“Late Friday, I was informed today that I needed to put my retirement papers in. Just as I was not given a reason for this decision,” Dennehy said in a letter to a colleague. “Anyway, I apologize to you for not being able to fulfill my commitment to you to serve as ADIC NY for at least two years.
“But when I leave today, I am proud. I represent an office of experts who always do the right thing for the right reasons. I always seek the truth while supporting the rule of law. Victims, and first of all the process.
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James E. Dennehy, assistant director of the FBI’s New York Field office, will leave Thurgood Marshall Courthouse after attending a court hearing for New York Mayor Eric Adams in New York City on February 19, 2025. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)
Dennehy provided a list of the top 10 things to miss about working for the FBI, but his commute wasn’t one of them.
But among the items on his list were research, strength, FBI brand, friendship, badges, independence and everyone who worked with him.
“It’s been said many times in my life: ‘When you’re in a hole, it’s best to dig in from time to time,'” he wrote. “I’ll screw it in. I won’t stop protecting this joint. I’ll do it with joy and proudness from outside the wire.”
Dennehy’s departure is the latest in a string of expulsions under President Donald Trump’s new administration.
Greg Wehner is a news reporter for Fox News Digital.
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