DOJ requests recusal of Georgia election case judge over misconduct scandal
The Department of Justice has requested the recusal of U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross from a lawsuit against Georgia's Secretary of State due to alleged judicial misconduct. The DOJ's concerns stem from Ross's attendance at a partisan event honoring Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who has previously prosecuted Donald Trump. The judge has also faced scrutiny for other misconduct allegations, although the DOJ's request specifically focuses on the appearance of bias in the election case.
- ▪The DOJ has asked Judge Eleanor Ross to recuse herself from a lawsuit against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
- ▪The request is based on Ross's attendance at an event honoring Fani Willis, who prosecuted Trump for alleged election interference.
- ▪The DOJ believes that Ross's involvement creates an appearance of bias in the case concerning election integrity.
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The Department of Justice has asked an Obama-appointed federal judge, embroiled in judicial misconduct, to recuse herself from its election records lawsuit against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The request for recusal on Friday pertains to U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross and her alleged improper appearance at an event honoring Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who once prosecuted President Donald Trump for alleged interference in the 2020 election. While the court did not publicly announce which judge appeared at Fani Willis’ rally in its initial report, the DOJ believes the judge is Ross based on news reports.
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