DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis event
The U.S. Department of Justice is requesting the recusal of a judge involved in a case concerning Georgia election records due to her attendance at an event honoring Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. This request raises concerns about the judge's impartiality, especially given her previous connections to the district attorney's office. The judge, identified as Eleanor Ross, is currently overseeing the case against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger regarding voter records.
- ▪The DOJ is asking for the recusal of Judge Eleanor Ross from a Georgia election records case.
- ▪The judge attended an event honoring Fani Willis, who prosecuted Donald Trump, raising impartiality concerns.
- ▪Ross received a private reprimand after an investigation into her conduct in the courthouse.
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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 onDOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis eventThe U.S. Department of Justice is asking a judge to recuse herself from a case involving Georgia election recordsByKATE BRUMBACK Associated PressMay 30, 2026, 10:26 AM1:16FILE - The exterior of the U.S. Courthouse for the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stands in Atlanta, July 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)The Associated PressATLANTA -- The U.S.
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