A U.S. district judge pled guilty to obstruction of justice for lying to judges who investigated sexual misconduct complaints. Sentenced to 33 months in federal prison in May 2009, the judge attempted to retire from the bench, thereby allowing him to draw his salary. He was impeached and resigned from the bench in disgrace, effectively ending his impeachment trial.
-If the proceedings went to trial who would conduct the trial?

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A U.S. district judge pled guilty to obstruction of justice for lying to judges who investigated sexual misconduct complaints. Sentenced to 33 months in federal prison in May 2009, the judge attempted to retire from the bench, thereby allowing him to draw his salary. He was impeached and resigned from the bench in disgrace, effectively ending his impeachment trial. 
-If the proceedings went to trial who would conduct the trial?

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In the United States, impeachment trials for federal officials, including judges, are conducted by the Senate.

A US District Judge Pled Guilty to Obstruction of Justice for for Lying