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Judge Ross Reprimanded, Barred; Congress Files Impeachment

6/16/2026

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Chief Judge William Pryor’s committee found Judge Eleanor Ross had sexual relations in her chambers, lied about it, issued a reprimand, barred her from the chief judge post, ordered apology letters to six former clerks, and prompted Ross to apologize for misconduct.
Rep. Andrew Clyde and Rep. Clay Fuller filed impeachment resolutions citing an affair with Deputy Chief Kelley Collier, court-hour sex, false statements, and drinking at a campaign mixer.

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Story summary

Chief Judge William Pryor’s committee found Judge Eleanor Ross had sexual relations in her chambers, lied about it, issued a reprimand, barred her from the chief judge post, ordered apology letters to six former clerks, and prompted Ross to apologize for misconduct.
Rep. Andrew Clyde and Rep. Clay Fuller filed impeachment resolutions citing an affair with Deputy Chief Kelley Collier, court-hour sex, false statements, and drinking at a campaign mixer.