Another 500 judges and 5,000 court employees have resigned out of fear or in protest against inadequate protection.

At least seven judges, along with a deputy attorney general, resigned in protest.

Since his appointment, many Zimbabwean judges have resigned, complaining of political pressure.

The judge resigned from the club just a few days before the hearing, a move that incurred the anger of some committee members.

In 2005, nine federal judges resigned or retired - the most in any single year.

Proceedings continued after the judge resigned in June 2009 but set an effective date for his resignation in 2010.

He held this position until the judges resigned in October 1945.

The federal rules require a judge to resign from office when he or she becomes a candidate for political office.

Various independent senior judges have resigned as a result.

Two other judges resigned this year rather than be assigned to the hearing.