U.S. judge disciplined for sex in chambers apologizes for ‘offensive conduct’ (opens original article in a new tab)

A U.S. federal judge disqualified herself from a case involving Georgia's voter registration list after being reprimanded for an extramarital affair and attending a political event, citing potential bias and apologizing for 'offensive conduct'.

• U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross disqualified herself from a case involving Georgia's voter registration list after being reprimanded for an extramarital affair and attending a political event
• Ross apologized for 'offensive conduct' and acknowledged potential bias due to her attendance at an event hosted by Fani Willis, a Democrat who prosecuted Trump
• The Justice Department argued Ross could not impartially preside over the case given her association with Willis, leading to the case being reassigned to another judge
• Ross's misconduct led to calls for her impeachment and previous removal of Fani Willis from a related case due to appearance of impropriety