Edward Nottingham resigned the post of Federal Judge due to mounting allegations regarding his conduct. According to reports, the former judge was involved with a prostitute, visited a strip club, surfed pornographic websites and parked on a handicapped parking place. Nottingham issued a statement saying he is "deeply remorseful for his actions."The Denver Channel: Judge Resigns After Misconduct Complaint (October 21, 2008)
Sex Scandal
Senior Federal Judge Edward Nottingham was linked to a Denver, Colorado prostitution ring called the Denver Sugar/Denver Players. Judge Nottingham remained on the bench after news of the investigation broke, but the case garnered more public attention due to the media frenzy surrounding New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and the Emperor VIP Club prostitution ring.
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Resigned on October 21, 2008, effective immediately
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Nottingham was appointed Judge by George H. W. Bush
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Previously investigated when his ex-wife revealed that he spent thousands of dollars at the Diamond Cabaret Strip Club and subscribed to a site containing pornographyDenverPost.com: Feds grill Nacchio judge's ex-wife (March 14, 2008)
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