Federal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation found
A federal judge was found to have engaged in an extramarital affair with a police officer, including sexual activity in the judge's chambers. Despite initially denying the allegations, the judge received a private reprimand and remains on the bench. The investigation concluded that the judge was unlikely to repeat such misconduct in the future.
- ▪The judge had an affair with a police officer, including sexual intercourse in chambers during business hours.
- ▪The Judicial Council of the 11th Judicial Circuit issued a private reprimand to the judge after the investigation.
- ▪The judge initially denied the allegations but later recanted false statements.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFederal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation foundA court investigation found that a federal judge had an affair with a police officer, including having sex in chambers overheard by staff, but remains on the bench with a “private reprimand.”ByKATE BRUMBACK Associated PressMay 28, 2026, 6:35 PM1:26FILE - The exterior of the U.S. Courthouse for the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stands in Atlanta, July 21, 2019.
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