And so I am making the decision to retire, effective immediately.' 'Nor would such a battle be good for my beloved federal judiciary. 'I cannot be an effective judge and simultaneously fight this battle,' he said in the statement. Aftermath: Following the accusations reported by the Washington Post last week, the current chief judge began a misconduct inquiry into Kozinski. Kozinski abruptly retired following the inquiry.It grieves me to learn that I caused any of my clerks to feel uncomfortable this was never my intent. In doing so, I may not have been mindful enough of the special challenges and pressures that women face in the workplace. In a statement released by his attorney, Kozinski said: 'I've always had a broad sense of humor and a candid way of speaking to both male and female law clerks alike. Response: Kozinski partially apologized but also framed some of the accusations as a misunderstanding.
One woman, a clerk for a different judge at the time of the comment, said Kozinski suggested to colleagues that she exercise naked. The women included his own colleagues and others who met him at events. Accusation: Accused of sexual harassment by 15 women, some of whom said he subjected them to unwanted sexual comments or physical contact, including kissing, hugging and groping, the Washington Post reported.
