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Federal Judge Had Sex In Chambers Bringing New Meaning To Gavel Bang

A federal judge received only a “private reprimand” after admitting to having sex with a high-ranking law enforcement officer within judicial chambers and within “hearing distance” of court staff. The body that oversees disciplinary complaints against federal judges affirmed a lower panel finding t...

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What happened But the Eleventh Circuit decided against public reprimand.
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Left / center-leftFederal Judge Had Sex In Chambers Bringing New Meaning To Gavel Bang

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Right / center-rightFederal Judge Gets Slap On Wrist After Chambers Sex Scandal With Police Officer

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Daily WireNews report · May 27, 11:07 AM

Federal Judge Gets Slap On Wrist After Chambers Sex Scandal With Police Officer

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A federal judge received only a “private reprimand” after admitting to having sex with a high-ranking law enforcement officer within judicial chambers and within “hearing distance” of court...

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Above the LawNews report · May 26, 10:14 PM

Federal Judge Had Sex In Chambers Bringing New Meaning To Gavel Bang

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But the Eleventh Circuit decided against public reprimand.

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May 26, 10:14 PM: Above the Law joined the source map.

May 27, 11:07 AM: Daily Wire joined the source map.

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