Georgia Republicans Seek Eleanor Ross Impeachment Over Sex in Chambers and False Statements
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Updated · The Associated Press · Jun 9
Georgia Republicans Seek Eleanor Ross Impeachment Over Sex in Chambers and False Statements
3 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Jun 9
Summary
Two Georgia House Republicans introduced impeachment resolutions against U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross after a judicial investigation found she had sex with a police officer in chambers, attended a partisan event and lied during the inquiry.
A House Judiciary Committee decision would determine whether formal impeachment proceedings begin; federal judges hold lifetime appointments and can be removed only through impeachment.
The misconduct probe began after a law clerk reported repeated sexual activity within earshot of staff. Investigators cited security footage, visitor logs and clerk testimony, and Ross later admitted an extramarital relationship with the officer.
The 11th Circuit had issued Ross a private reprimand without naming her publicly, but a person familiar with the matter identified her to AP.
Atlanta police have separately opened an investigation into whether the high-ranking officer involved was one of its members, widening the fallout beyond the federal judiciary.