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Judge Eleanor Ross Apologizes, Faces Reprimand, Impeachment Review

6/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross mailed apology letters to six law clerks on June 12, 2026, for harmful conduct.
Chief Judge William Pryor opened an investigation, confirmed Ross’s sexual relationship with a high-ranking police officer, and issued a reprimand.
The panel found Ross made false statements, attended a partisan event, drawing criticism of the reprimand’s leniency, while two Georgia representatives filed impeachment resolutions that the House Judiciary Committee will consider.

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Story summary

U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross mailed apology letters to six law clerks on June 12, 2026, for harmful conduct.
Chief Judge William Pryor opened an investigation, confirmed Ross’s sexual relationship with a high-ranking police officer, and issued a reprimand.
The panel found Ross made false statements, attended a partisan event, drawing criticism of the reprimand’s leniency, while two Georgia representatives filed impeachment resolutions that the House Judiciary Committee will consider.