Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (AL-07) elaborated upon her call for the resignation of U.S. District Judge Mark Fuller in response to his recent arrest for battery after an altercation with his wife. Congresswoman Sewell first stated her position in a September 10^th posting on social media and today released the following additional statement:

“All acts of domestic violence are unacceptable and should not be tolerated. No one committing such abusive acts should get a pass. This is especially true for those charged with upholding and enforcing the law. Judge Fuller has violated the public trust and should resign. As a federal judge, Judge Fuller holds a position of high authority and should be held to a higher standard of behavior. His actions are currently under review by a judicial council that will make a determination of misconduct and recommend disciplinary action that can include suspension of cases, requesting that a judge retire or public reprimand. Ultimately, the Constitution gives Congress the authority to impeach members of the judiciary branch for misconduct. I will not hesitate in joining my colleagues to institute such proceedings if warranted.

While it is important to allow the disciplinary process to play out, I believe the integrity of the court has already been compromised by Judge Fuller’s actions and subsequent arrest.  I, therefore, join my constituents in calling for the immediate resignation of Federal Judge Mark Fuller. If an NFL player can lose his job because of domestic violence then a federal judge should definitely not be allowed to keep his life-time appointment to the federal bench.  It is my hope that Judge Fuller would spare us the expense and further public humiliation by doing the right thing and resigning.”

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