Congressional Republicans File Impeachment Resolutions Against Federal Judge Eleanor Ross Over Misconduct Findings
Two Republican U.S. Representatives from Georgia have introduced impeachment resolutions against U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross following an investigation that found she engaged in sexual activity with a police officer in her chambers, attended a partisan political event, and lied to investigators. Ross, nominated by President Obama in 2014, received a private reprimand from the 11th Circuit Court after the investigation confirmed the allegations. The House Judiciary Committee will decide whether to pursue impeachment proceedings, which is the only mechanism to remove a federal judge appointed for life.
U.S. Representatives Clay Fuller and Andrew Clyde have filed impeachment resolutions against U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross of the Northern District of Georgia following a disciplinary investigation. The investigation, initiated after a law clerk's complaint, found that Ross engaged in sexual activity with a high-ranking uniformed police officer in her chambers on multiple occasions, attended a partisan political event, and initially lied when denying the allegations to investigators. Ross ultimately admitted to an extramarital sexual relationship with the officer. The investigation also found issues with judicial supervision, including insufficient guidance to law clerks, though the committee did not find evidence of abusive behavior. Ross received a private reprimand from the 11th Circuit Court rather than public discipline. The case now moves to the House Judiciary Committee, which must decide whether to initiate formal impeachment proceedings—the only constitutional mechanism for removing a federal judge from office.
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The article does not provide the specific details of what the 'partisan political event' was, nor does it explain the current status or timeline of the Atlanta Police Department's investigation into whether the officer involved is a member of their department.
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Impeachment sought against federal judge over alleged sex in chambers, lying to investigators
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