U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross, who serves in the Northern District of Georgia, apologized for her 'harmful, offensive, and unprofessional behavior' after an investigation found she had engaged in sexual activity with a high-ranking uniformed police officer in her office during working hours and within earshot of staff. The apology comes amid allegations that Ross attended a partisan political event, failed to properly supervise clerks, and yelled at staff.
Key Takeaways
A federal judge in Georgia apologized to a former clerk for 'harmful, offensive, and unprofessional behavior' after an investigation found she had sex with a police officer in her chambers and lied about it. Two House Republicans have filed impeachment resolutions against Judge Eleanor Ross.
- U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross apologizes for misconduct
- Investigation confirms sexual activity in courthouse and lying to officials
- Impeachment resolutions filed by two Georgia congressmen
- Judges can only be removed through congressional impeachment
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apology Letters | 1 Difference | CBS News and Fox News report revised letters; Daily Mail cites vague initial letter. | ▼ |
| Judge's Misconduct | Broad Agreement | Judge had sex in chambers with police officer, lied about it. | |
| Impeachment Resolutions | Broad Agreement | Two Georgia congressmen filed impeachment resolutions against Ross. |
Apology Letters
▼CBS News and Fox News report revised letters; Daily Mail cites vague initial letter.
Judge's Misconduct
Broad AgreementJudge had sex in chambers with police officer, lied about it.
Impeachment Resolutions
Broad AgreementTwo Georgia congressmen filed impeachment resolutions against Ross.
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The investigation, initiated by 11th U.S. Circuit Chief Judge William Pryor, confirmed the allegations against Ross. She received a 'private reprimand' and agreed not to seek the position of chief judge for the district when eligible. Additionally, she was ordered to write apology letters to six former law clerks.
The investigation found that Ross had sex in her chambers during business hours with high-ranking Atlanta Police Department officer Kelley Collier from roughly October 2023 through October 2025. The relationship was not disclosed to judges, court staff, or litigants. At least three former clerks heard sounds from the judge’s chambers, creating an uncomfortable workplace.
The House Judiciary Committee will decide whether to open impeachment proceedings against Ross. If the House were to impeach her, the Senate would decide whether to remove her from the federal bench. The committee's review of logs and security footage showed that an officer had frequently visited the judge's chambers in uniform around lunchtime.
The investigation also examined allegations that Ross attended a partisan political event, failed to properly supervise clerks, and yelled at staff. A special committee ultimately found that Ross had sex in the courthouse, attended a partisan event, and initially lied when confronted with the allegations. The judge acknowledged having gone to a 'mixer' of former employees of a district attorney's office where she used to work but said it was in a separate room from the victory party.
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