Federal judge had sex in chambers with high-ranking police officer, panel says
The judge sits in a district court in either Alabama, Georgia or Florida, but their name is being kept secret by a disciplinary panel.
TL;DR
- A federal judge is being disciplined for misconduct including having sex in chambers with a law enforcement officer.
- The judge also attended a partisan political event and lied to investigators, according to a disciplinary committee.
- The judge's identity and specific district court are being kept private.
- Sanctions imposed include writing apology letters to former law clerks and foregoing service as chief judge.
- The affair, which lasted about two years, occurred with a high-ranking police officer and created potential conflicts of interest.
- The disciplinary committee opted against more severe sanctions due to the judge's candor, commitment to rehabilitation, and otherwise exemplary service.