Eleanor Ross, a federal judge, has recused herself from a case involving Georgia election records. This decision follows an investigation that found she engaged in sexual conduct with a police officer in her chambers and attended a partisan event related to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. The U.S. Department of Justice raised concerns about her impartiality, prompting her to file an order stating her recusal was made 'out of an abundance of caution for the potential perception of bias.'
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Federal Judge Recuses Herself from Georgia Election Case
Eleanor Ross, a federal judge, has recused herself from a Georgia election records case after concerns about her impartiality arose. This follows an investigation into her conduct, including attending a partisan event linked to the case.
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