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Metro Atlanta judge arrested at Buckhead bar after punching police officer, report says – WSB-TV Channel 2

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. — A Douglas County judge was arrested at an Atlanta nightclub early Thursday morning, according to Fulton County Jail records.

Douglas County Judge Christina Peterson was charged with simple battery against a police officer at Red Martini Restaurant and Lounge on Peachtree Street.

A police report says an off-duty Atlanta police officer was working at the bar when he saw a woman crying. As the officer attempted to speak with the woman, he was struck in the head by Peterson, according to an arrest report.

Channel 2’s Tom Jones works to find out more about the arrest for Channel 2 Action News at 6 p.m.

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Peterson did not identify herself and appeared to be under the influence, according to the arrest report.

Channel 2 Action News called Peterson’s office and was told she was not at work Thursday.

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