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Judge disciplined for sex in chambers and lying to investigators apologizes for ‘offensive conduct’

Ross admitted an extramarital relationship with a police officer and received a private reprimand after investigators found false statements and misconduct in chambers.

  • On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross sent revised apology letters to former law clerks, acknowledging her "harmful, offensive, and unprofessional behavior" after they alleged her initial letters were insufficient.
  • Chief U.S. Circuit Judge William Pryor initiated an investigation last year confirming Ross had an extramarital sexual relationship with a police officer in her chambers, resulting in a private reprimand.
  • Four former clerks alleged Ross failed to offer sufficient apologies, prompting her revised letter stating she was "sorry for exposing you to my inappropriate personal relationship during your clerkship."
  • Two Georgia congressmen filed separate impeachment resolutions against Ross this week, leaving the House Judiciary Committee to decide whether to initiate formal proceedings for her removal from the lifetime appointment.
  • On Thursday, Pryor notified Ross he decided not to initiate a new judicial misconduct case against her, though critics argue the reprimand was too lenient, fueling removal calls.
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Above the Law broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
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