US judge reprimanded for having sex in chambers apologises: ‘I have no excuse’ (opens original article in a new tab)

A US federal judge apologised for having sex with a police officer in her chambers and lying about it, following an investigation that found she engaged in inappropriate behaviour and failed to properly supervise staff.

• US federal judge Eleanor Ross apologised for having sex with a police officer in her chambers and lying about it.
• An investigation found she engaged in sexual activity with a high-ranking police officer in her office during work hours, attended a partisan event, and lied when confronted.
• Ross was nominated to the bench in 2014 by Barack Obama and faced allegations of improper supervision and yelling at staff.