Federal Judge Pleads Not Guilty to More Sex Abuse Charges

U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent arrives at the federal courthouse for a hearing on his indictment on...

U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent arrives at the federal courthouse for a hearing on his indictment on sex crime charges Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 in Houston. He was indicted last week on federal sex crimes following a Department of Justice investigation. He is facing two counts of abusive sexual contact and one count of attempted aggravated sexual abuse.

(AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Federal Judge Accused of Lying

The new charges also allege that Kent lied to a judicial panel that was investigating McBroom's complaints. According to the indictment, Kent said that his unwanted sexual contact with the second woman, identified as "Person B," was limited to one kiss. He allegedly said no further contact occurred after she rebuffed his advances.

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The Fifth Circuit Judicial Council, which investigated McBroom's complaint, reprimanded Kent Sept. 28, 2007, for allegations of "sexual harassment" and "inappropriate behavior," suspended him with pay for four months and took unspecified "other measures" against Kent.

Kent was transferred to Houston, where he remains a federal judge.