Reuters
- Insider recently revealed that prominent bankruptcy judge David Jones was in a romantic relationship with a bankruptcy attorney.
- Both Jones and the attorney had involvement with the bankruptcy case of the prison healthcare company Corizon.
- On Friday, a Fifth Circuit judge wrote that there was "probable cause to believe" that Jones had engaged in misconduct.
David Jones has resigned his post as chief bankruptcy judge for the Southern District of Texas– a stunning turn of events for one of the country's most powerful bankruptcy judges who has overseen a series of high-profile cases during his tenure.