U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross of Georgia has issued an apology to a former law clerk for her "harmful, offensive, and unprofessional behavior" after allegations surfaced regarding her engaging in sexual activity with a police officer in her chambers during work hours. This apology coincides with two House Republicans filing articles of impeachment against her. Ross acknowledged her actions were "patently wrong" and expressed regret for a previous inadequate apology. The impeachment resolutions, filed by Representatives Andrew Clyde and Clay Fuller, cite her misconduct, including providing false statements during an internal inquiry and attending a partisan political event. The House Judiciary Committee is set to decide on whether to initiate impeachment proceedings. If impeached, the Senate would determine her removal from the bench.
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Federal Judge Apologizes Amid Impeachment Proceedings
U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross has apologized for unprofessional conduct amid impeachment proceedings initiated by two House Republicans. The allegations include engaging in sexual activity in her chambers and providing false statements during an investigation. The House Judiciary Committee will consider whether to move forward with impeachment.
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Federal judge who had sex in chambers apologizes to former clerk as impeachment push ramps up
Federal Judge Apologizes Amid Impeachment Proceedings