Eleanor Ross

Eleanor Ross is a US federal judge serving on the 11th Judicial Circuit. She recently came under scrutiny following an investigation that found she engaged in sexual activity within her chambers and subsequently lied about the incident. This misconduct led to a reprimand and an apology letter from Judge Ross to a former law clerk, acknowledging her "harmful, offensive, and unprofessional behaviour." In parallel, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested her recusal from a Georgia election case. This request stems from reports of her attendance at an event hosted by Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, raising concerns about potential bias or the appearance of impropriety in the ongoing legal proceedings. Judge Ross's actions and these recusal efforts make her a current point of focus in judicial conduct and election law matters.