Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump's older sister, federal appellate Judge Maryanne Trump Barry, has retired -- halting an investigation into whether she broke judicial conduct rules by committing tax fraud, The New York Times reported Wednesday, citing copies of the decision provided by two complainants. The investigation was prompted by a New York Times bombshell report last fall indicating that the Trump family had participated in tax schemes to maximize Trump, Barry and their siblings' inheritances. An inactive judge for over two years, Barry no longer faces the judicial misconduct charge as the statute only applies to active judges, according to the Times. While she previously risked rebuke, punishment or even impeachment from the judicial council review's investigation, she is now entitled to a retirement salary that could range from $184,500 to $217,600, the Times reported. Barry did not respond to the Times' requests for comment.

Source: CNN April 11, 2019 04:18 UTC