Georgia Judge Christina Peterson Removed from Bench After Assaulting Police Officer on Camera

Judge Christina Peterson has been removed from her position after an investigation revealed a series of ethical violations, culminating in an assault on a police officer captured on camera. The Georgia Supreme Court’s ruling marks the end of a tumultuous tenure marked by numerous breaches of judicial conduct.

The court’s decision was grounded in the findings of the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC), which conducted an exhaustive investigation into Judge Peterson’s actions since she assumed office. The JQC’s Director presented evidence for 30 counts of violations against the Code of Judicial Conduct (CJC), of which 28 were substantiated.

“We agree that removal is warranted here. The Hearing Panel found that the JQC Director proved by clear and convincing evidence 28 of 30 counts alleging that Judge Peterson violated the CJC, and that discipline is authorized under the Georgia Constitution for 20 of those 28 counts,” stated the Supreme Court.

The investigation was triggered by an incident where Judge Peterson was recorded on video physically assaulting a police officer. This incident raised serious concerns about her conduct both inside and outside the courtroom, prompting the JQC to delve deeper into her judicial record.