Judge arrested for domestic violence should quit, senator says
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby is calling for the resignation of U.S. District Judge Mark Fuller following the judge's arrest on a domestic violence charge.
Shelby issued a statement Wednesday saying Fuller has lost the confidence of his colleagues and the people of Alabama.
The Tuscaloosa Republican says Fuller should resign immediately.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}An aide says Shelby has spoken with Fuller. An attorney for the judge didn't immediately respond to a question seeking comment.
Earlier, Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell of Birmingham said Fuller should resign his lifetime appointment hearing cases in Montgomery.
Fuller was arrested last month after a fight with his wife in Atlanta. He is avoiding prosecution on a battery charge through a court diversion program.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Fuller was stripped of all his cases and still earns about $200,000 annually.