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11th Circuit Judge Reprimanded for Chamber Sex, Campaign Violation

5/27/2026

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The Judicial Conference’s Committee on Judicial Conduct upheld a reprimand of an unnamed 11th Circuit federal judge.
The investigation found the judge engaged in sexual intercourse with a police officer inside his chambers, audible to court staff.
The judge agreed to apologize to former law clerks who reported the misconduct.
Investigators determined the judge knowingly attended a district attorney’s campaign event, violating the Judicial Code of Conduct.

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Story summary

The Judicial Conference’s Committee on Judicial Conduct upheld a reprimand of an unnamed 11th Circuit federal judge.
The investigation found the judge engaged in sexual intercourse with a police officer inside his chambers, audible to court staff.
The judge agreed to apologize to former law clerks who reported the misconduct.
Investigators determined the judge knowingly attended a district attorney’s campaign event, violating the Judicial Code of Conduct.