Controversial judge arrested, charged with battery against officer at Buckhead nightclub, jail records show
By Atlanta News First staff
Published: Jun. 20, 2024 at 12:27 PM EDT
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A Douglas County judge already under investigation for alleged misconduct was arrested at a Buckhead nightclub early Thursday morning.
Probate Court Judge Christina Peterson faces two charges — simple battery against a police officer and felony willful obstruction of law enforcement by use of threats of violence, according to Fulton County Jail records.
Atlanta police confirmed the arrest, saying Peterson was arrested at the Red Martini Restaurant and Lounge off Peachtree Road NE after a 911 call. The incident report is still pending.
In September 2021, the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission filed several misconduct charges against Peterson. She is accused of keeping settlement funds to herself instead of distributing them to other plaintiffs, violating the courthouse’s security protocols during a wedding and more.
This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more.
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