Eleanor Ross
Coverage of Eleanor Ross in the Nexus archive.
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Federal Judge Eleanor Ross apologized to her clerks for loud sex in her chambers, which they found disruptive. The 11th Circuit Judicial Council reprimanded her and ordered a more specific apology after clerks complained. Political figures and a Slate writer criticized the judge's actions and the leniency of the punishment.
- US judge recuses herself in Georgia election case after having sex with officer in chambers
A federal judge, Eleanor Ross, recused herself from a Georgia election records case after the US justice department questioned her impartiality due to her attendance at an event linked to Fani Willis, a district attorney. Ross cited an 'abundance of caution for potential perception of bias' following a prior investigation into her conduct involving a police officer in her chambers.
- Judge who had sex in courthouse and attended political event agrees to exit Georgia election case
A federal judge, Eleanor Ross, recused herself from a Georgia election records case after the U.S. Department of Justice questioned her impartiality due to her attendance at a partisan event hosted by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and prior disciplinary issues involving inappropriate conduct in a courthouse. Ross had previously received a private reprimand for having sex with a police officer in her chambers and attending a partisan event, then lying about the allegations.
- Judge who had sex in courthouse and attended political event agrees to exit Georgia election case
A federal judge, Eleanor Ross, recused herself from a Georgia election case after the U.S. Department of Justice questioned her impartiality due to her attendance at a partisan event for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who prosecuted President Donald Trump. Ross had previously been disciplined for having sex in a courthouse with a police officer, attending a partisan event, and lying about the allegations.
- US judge reprimanded for having sex in chambers apologises: ‘I have no excuse’
A US federal judge was reprimanded for having sex with a police officer in her chambers and lying about it. She apologized in a letter to a former law clerk, calling her behavior 'harmful, offensive, and unprofessional'.
- Judge disciplined for sex in chambers and lying to investigators apologizes for ‘offensive conduct’
A federal judge was disciplined for engaging in sexual activity in her chambers with a police officer and lying to investigators. She apologized to a former law clerk for her 'harmful, offensive, and unprofessional behavior' and agreed to write apology letters to six former clerks.
- Atlanta Judge Eleanor Ross Says There Is ‘No Excuse’ For Her Misconduct
Atlanta Judge Eleanor Ross apologized following a New York Times report. She stated there is 'no excuse' for her misconduct.
- Sex, Lies and Secrets: A Federal Judge’s Trysts Go Public
A federal judge's personal affairs are being disclosed publicly, linked to a congressional hearing. The judge, Eleanor Ross, was involved in the 2014 hearing.
- Impeachment sought against federal judge over alleged sex in chambers, lying to investigators
Two Georgia Republicans introduced impeachment resolutions against U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross, alleging she engaged in sexual activity in her chambers, attended a partisan political event, and lied to investigators. Ross, a federal judge since 2014, faces potential removal through impeachment, with the House Judiciary Committee deciding next steps.
- DOJ seeks Judge Eleanor Ross recusal in Georgia election case, citing reports she was disciplined
The DOJ is seeking the recusal of Judge Eleanor Ross in a Georgia election case, citing reports she was disciplined. The department is suing Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger for refusing to provide election records.
- DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis event
The U.S. Department of Justice is requesting that a federal judge recuse herself from a Georgia election records case due to media reports that she attended an event honoring Fani Willis, who prosecuted Donald Trump. A court investigation found the judge engaged in misconduct, including having sex in the courthouse and lying about it, leading to a private reprimand.
- MIKE DAVIS: Disgraced Georgia judge must leave the bench over sex scandal
U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross faces calls for resignation or impeachment over an extramarital affair with Atlanta deputy police chief Kelley Collier, which occurred in her chambers during work hours. Ross also attended an illegal partisan fundraiser for Fani Willis, lied about the affair, retaliated against staff, and received a private reprimand. The Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council noted she avoided presiding over cases involving Collier's division by chance.
- DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis event
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking the recusal of a federal judge in a Georgia election records case, citing her attendance at an event honoring Fani Willis, who prosecuted Donald Trump. The judge, identified in media reports as Eleanor Ross, previously faced disciplinary action for misconduct, including a private reprimand related to inappropriate behavior in a courthouse and lying about allegations.