Home › World News › Walter Koenig Has Died at 90. He Played Chekov on ‘Star Trek.’

World News

Walter Koenig Has Died at 90. He Played Chekov on ‘Star Trek.’

New York Times Monday 26 October 2026, 17:46 UTC By Anita Gates 1 min read

Key Points

Walter Koenig as Pavel Chekov in a 1968 episode of “Star Trek.”

Walter Koenig (PERSON) Pavel Chekov (PERSON)

Originally published by New York Times Read original →

An Obama-appointed New York federal judge ruled Monday that the Trump Justice Department unlawfully fired former FBI Director James Comey's daughter Maurene, rejecting the administration's sweeping claim of executive authority and warning that its argument threatened the nation's constitutional balance of power. The Justice Department acknowledged in court filings that Comey's firing was not for-cause and was not based on her performance, but argued that the attorney general had the...

Fox News 8m ago

Judge says DOJ illegally fired the daughter of former FBI director Comey

Maurene Comey served as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan for around a decade. A judicial ruling finding her dismissal unlawful adds to concerns of politically motivated firings at the DOJ.(Image credit: Win McNamee)

NPR News 11m ago

Lincoln Riley’s USC tenure could end with loss against Ohio State’s backup quarterback, and $70m buyout

Should Lincoln Riley’s tenure at USC come down to what happens this weekend against an Ohio State team playing with a backup quarterback in what was supposed to be a marquee matchup for the Trojans?Absolutely, and now it's a must win. One way or another, everything could come to a head Saturday night in Los Angeles for a USC team coming off an embarrassing loss to Wisconsin in Madison. This was supposed to be the year for Lincoln Riley to have his team in the college football playoff and...

Fox News 12m ago

Netanyahu fights for political future as Israel heads to polls with Iran threat looming

Ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 national vote, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sweeping endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reelection bid, calling him a "great warrior," an "even greater partner for peace" and an ally in the confrontation with Iran. The backing could give Israel’s longest-serving prime minister a boost ahead of the country’s first national vote since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, massacre. The election is widely viewed in Israel as a referendum on whether to...

Fox News 13m ago

Walter Koenig Has Died at 90. He Played Chekov on ‘Star Trek.’

Related Stories

Obama judge rules Trump DOJ illegally fired James Comey's daughter, rejects sweeping Article II claim

Judge says DOJ illegally fired the daughter of former FBI director Comey

Lincoln Riley’s USC tenure could end with loss against Ohio State’s backup quarterback, and $70m buyout

Netanyahu fights for political future as Israel heads to polls with Iran threat looming