A federal judge in Kansas who was reprimanded last year by his colleagues over sexual harassment, an extramarital affair with a felon, and chronic tardiness has announced his plans to resign from the bench
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The court system declined to send a representative to testify at a House hearing last week where a former law clerk to a deceased appeals court judge "In recent months, it has become clear that I can no longer effectively serve the Court in this capacity," Murguia wrote. "I, therefore, tender my resignation with a heavy heart and profound apologies, out of respect for the federal judiciary, my colleagues, my community and — most importantly — my family.", Chief U.S. District Court Judge Julie Robinson highlighted that Murguia would not be eligible for "pension or any other retirement benefits.
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