Federal judge Mark Fuller announces his resignation effective August 1
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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: May 29 2015 7:18 PM
MONTGOMERY, AL (WBRC) -A federal judge who drew criticism after being charged with domestic violence and then retaining his judgeship during court proceedings says he will resign.
Fuller's attorney says his client has given his resignation to President Barack Obama.
Fuller was arrested on Aug. 8, 2014 and charged with misdemeanor family violence battery after being accused of assaulting his wife at Atlanta's Ritz-Carlton hotel. Those charges were dismissed after Fuller completed a pre-trial diversion program.
During this time, several prominent Alabama politicians, including Governor Robert Bentley and Congresswoman Terri Sewell, called for Fuller's resignation.
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