Impeaching Eleanor L. Ross, Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Impeachment: Judge Eleanor Ross
This resolution is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and has not been scheduled for any further action. There is no companion bill at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the evidence from the judicial committee is specific, most impeachment resolutions introduced in the House do not reach a full floor vote or result in a Senate trial.
Key Points
- Rep. Fuller introduced a resolution to remove Judge Eleanor Ross from her lifetime position on the federal court in Georgia. The resolution accuses her of high crimes and misdemeanors based on her behavior in the workplace.
- The document alleges that Ross had a sexual relationship with a high-ranking police official inside her court chambers during regular business hours. This reportedly happened while she was actively handling criminal cases and within earshot of her staff.
- Investigators claim Ross lied to senior judges about the relationship. She allegedly only admitted the truth after a special committee reviewed security footage, interviewed staff, and conducted laboratory tests on her office furniture.
- The resolution argues that Ross showed a reckless disregard for her duties and is no longer fit to serve as a judge. If the House of Representatives approves the impeachment, the case would move to the Senate for a final trial.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Impeaching Eleanor L. Ross, Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
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