Judge Eleanor Ross Apologizes to Clerk as 2 House Republicans Push Impeachment
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 15
Judge Eleanor Ross Apologizes to Clerk as 2 House Republicans Push Impeachment
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 15
Summary
A letter sent last week shows Eleanor Ross apologizing to a former law clerk for “harmful, offensive, and unprofessional behavior” and for falsely accusing the clerk during the misconduct inquiry.
Two House Republicans — Andrew Clyde of Georgia and Clay Fuller — have now filed impeachment articles after investigators found Ross had sex with an Atlanta police officer in chambers and initially lied about it.
Clyde’s resolution cites a roughly 2-year affair from October 2023 to October 2025, alleged sexual activity during work hours within earshot of staff, attendance at a Fani Willis campaign event, and obstruction through false statements.
The judicial probe, launched by 11th Circuit Chief Judge William Pryor, ended with a private reprimand, a pledge by Ross not to seek chief-judge status, and required apology letters to 6 former clerks.
The House Judiciary Committee must decide whether to open proceedings; because federal judges hold lifetime appointments, only House impeachment and a Senate conviction could remove Ross from the bench.
A federal judge admitted to serious misconduct but keeps her job. Can impeachment still serve as a real check on power?
After a judge's scandal earned only a private reprimand, is the judicial accountability system fundamentally broken?
Impeachment of Judge Eleanor Ross: Scandal, Judicial Misconduct, and the Push for Federal Accountability in 2026
Overview
In June 2026, U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross faced formal impeachment efforts after Georgia Republican Congressmen Clay Fuller and Andrew Clyde filed resolutions against her. This move followed widespread dissatisfaction with a previous private reprimand for her alleged misconduct, which critics—especially conservatives—felt was too lenient. The impeachment articles are expected to focus on incidents showing a lack of judicial decorum, such as Judge Ross admitting to interns that she had consumed too many martinis the night before an important event. These developments highlight growing concerns about accountability and professionalism within the federal judiciary.