Married judge had sex with cop in courthouse — and horrified clerks heard ‘moaning,’ ‘kissing sounds’
A married federal judge engaged in sexual activities with a law enforcement officer in the courthouse, which was overheard by clerks. Despite the inappropriate behavior and initial denial, the judge received only a private reprimand and was ordered to apologize to the clerks. The incident raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the judge's vulnerability to extortion due to the secrecy of the affair.
- ▪The judge had a two-year affair with a prominent law enforcement officer during working hours.
- ▪Clerks reported being disturbed by the sounds of intimacy, with some unable to focus or sleep.
- ▪The judge initially denied the affair but later admitted to it after the allegations were made public.
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| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/us-news/married-judge-had-sex-with-cop-in-courthouse-gets-wrist-slap/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 21:28:43 -0400 |
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US News Married judge had sex with cop in courthouse — and horrified clerks heard ‘moaning,’ ‘kissing sounds’ By Daniel Cody Published May 26, 2026, 9:28 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google You had the right to remain silent, Your Honor. A married federal judge frequently had sex with a “prominent” law enforcement officer in the courthouse — subjecting clerks to “kissing sounds” and moaning” — but was given a mere wrist-slap punishment despite lying about the sordid affair. The 11th Circuit jurist — who is not named or identified by gender — got down and dirty with the uniformed cop during working hours in their private chambers for two years, leaving little to the imagination.
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