- District Judge Eleanor Ross has issued an apology to a former law clerk for her "harmful, offensive, and unprofessional behavior" after an investigation found she engaged in sexual activity in her chambers and lied about it.
- An investigation by the chief judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit confirmed allegations that Judge Ross had sex in the courthouse with a high-ranking police officer, attended a partisan event, and initially denied the claims.
- The investigation was prompted by a law clerk reporting multiple instances of the judge's misconduct, including sexual activity during working hours and failing to properly supervise staff.
- Following the findings, Judge Ross received a private reprimand, agreed not to seek the chief judge position, and committed to writing apology letters to six former law clerks.
- Despite her apology, two Georgia congressmen have filed separate impeachment resolutions against Judge Ross, leaving it to the House Judiciary Committee to decide on further proceedings.
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