Federal District Judge Eleanor Ross of Georgia issues an apology to a former law clerk following sexual-misconduct-related allegations involving conduct in her chambers, multiple outlets report. The apology is described as being directed at a former clerk after Ross acknowledges “offensive conduct” tied to her conduct while on duty. Reporting says the case involves an incident in which Ross allegedly had sex with a police officer in or near her chambers while her law clerks were nearby or within earshot.
The disclosures come as political pressure increases over whether Ross should face impeachment. One outlet reports that House Republicans file impeachment articles connected to the allegations, framing the move as a response to alleged misconduct by the judge.
Other coverage also notes that Ross has been disciplined or reprimanded in relation to aspects of her conduct beyond the in-chambers incident, including appearing at a political event. Across accounts, Ross publicly apologizes as attention remains focused on both the underlying misconduct claims and the resulting disciplinary and political actions.
