Judges would be accountable for abuse even if they retired or resigned, under new bill

A new bill from a top Democrat seeks to close a loophole that federal judges have used to collect pension benefits despite facing credible accusations of wrongdoing by employees.

May 1, 2025 - 15:18
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Judges would be accountable for abuse even if they retired or resigned, under new bill
Rep. Hank Johnson speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in 2023.

A new bill from a top Democrat seeks to close a loophole that federal judges have used to collect pension benefits despite facing credible accusations of wrongdoing by employees.

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