Federal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation found
Investigators said the judge’s conduct created a troubling workplace and led to a private reprimand, mandatory apology letters and a ban on future leadership roles.
- A federal judicial panel upheld a private reprimand for a judge accused of having an affair with a police officer in court chambers and initially denying the allegations during an investigation.
- Investigators found the judge engaged in misconduct, including workplace sexual activity and attending a political event, but allowed the judge to remain on the bench after corrective measures were agreed upon.
- The case began after law clerks reported inappropriate behavior in the judge’s chambers, leading to an ethics investigation and criticism over the limited punishment imposed.
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Atlanta police investigate whether their officer had sex with federal judge in the judge's chambers
Atlanta police have launched an investigation to determine if a high-ranking officer found to have had sex with a federal judge in the courthouse is from their department. The judge, part of the 11th Judicial Circuit, received a private reprimand…
Obama-Appointed Judge Criticized for Inappropriate Behavior in Chambers
A controversial report reveals alarming behavior by a federal judge nominated by Barack Obama, raising questions about conduct standards in the judiciary. Allegations include noisy encounters during work hours, prompting strong public reaction. The post Obama-Appointed Judge Criticized for Inappropriate Behavior in Chambers appeared first on News Addicts.
Obama Judge Under Fire Over 'Noisy' Erotic Acts In Her Own Chambers
A federal judge appointed by former President Barack Obama is facing new heat after a judicial conduct report described loud sexual activity in her chambers during business hours, according to a report first detailed by Bloomberg. The judge, Eleanor Ross of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, was privately reprimanded over a two-year relationship with an unidentified police department commander that the report said crea…
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