Justice Clarence Thomas says he will disclose more about future free trips
1 year, 8 months ago

Justice Clarence Thomas says he will disclose more about future free trips

LA Times  

After ProPublica reported on lavish trips Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife took courtesy of a GOP donor, the Supreme Court conservative says he’ll follow newly clarified rules and disclose some of the value of future trips. Justice Clarence Thomas said Friday he would begin to disclose at least part of the value of the free trips he accepts from Harlan Crow, a wealthy Texas real estate developer and a prominent Republican donor. “Harlan and Kathy Crow are among our dearest friends, and we have been friends for over 25 years,” Thomas said in a statement issued by the court in response to ProPublica’s report. “And we’re only talking about reporting — not whether the generosity can be accepted at all.” Gabe Roth, executive director of the nonpartisan nonprofit Fix the Court, said Thomas’ statement confirming he would follow the new rules was “one very small step in the right direction.” “It’s up to Congress now to do some investigating and pass some laws,” Roth added.

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Justice Thomas hit with new allegations of undisclosed jet and yacht trips: report
3 days, 13 hours ago

Justice Thomas hit with new allegations of undisclosed jet and yacht trips: report

Raw Story  

Early Saturday morning, Senate Democrats released the results of an investigation that alleges that Justice Clarence Thomas once again failed to disclose trips paid for by one of his billionaire benefactors. According to a report from the Washington Post's Justin Jouvenal, a 20-month investigation conducted by Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee turned up previously undisclosed Thomas jet and yacht …

Justice Clarence Thomas took undisclosed trip with GOP megadonor, Democratic senator finds
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Clarence Thomas took undisclosed trip with GOP megadonor, Democratic senator finds

LA Times  

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to publicly disclose additional travel on GOP megadonor Harlan Crow’s private jet, said a top Democratic senator Monday. Thomas and his wife, Virginia, took a round-trip flight between Hawaii and New Zealand in November 2010, according to international flight records maintained by Customs and Border Protection, according to Sen. Ron Wyden. A letter to …

'Yacht trip to Russia': Senators publish list of Clarence Thomas’ gifts from benefactors
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Yacht trip to Russia': Senators publish list of Clarence Thomas’ gifts from benefactors

Raw Story  

Two Senate Democrats have published a list of roughly three dozen lavish gifts Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas received from right-wing billionaires during his time on the Court. Read also: 'No shame': Experts explain why one Supreme Court justice went 'full MAGA' The gifts from Crow date back to 2003, and list excursions like "Yacht trip to Russia and …

Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips paid for by donor Harlan Crow, Senate panel reveals
6 months, 1 week ago

Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips paid for by donor Harlan Crow, Senate panel reveals

Associated Press  

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin says his committee has uncovered at least three additional trips given to Justice Clarence Thomas by GOP megadonor Harlan Crow as part of the panel’s ethics investigation into the Supreme Court. Durbin, D-Ill., said Thursday the committee obtained information from Crow that Thomas took three trips, and at least six flights, on Crow’s private …

Justice Thomas took more trips paid for by GOP donor than he disclosed, senator says
6 months, 1 week ago

Justice Thomas took more trips paid for by GOP donor than he disclosed, senator says

NPR  

Justice Thomas took more trips paid for by GOP donor than he disclosed, senator says toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images The chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee said Thursday that the panel’s subpoena of a conservative donor revealed additional travel and gifts to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, which the justice had not disclosed. The subpoena of Harlan Crow, the …

Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips paid for by donor Harlan Crow, Senate panel reveals
6 months, 1 week ago

Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips paid for by donor Harlan Crow, Senate panel reveals

LA Times  

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, seated second from left, took additional trips paid for by megadonor Harlan Crow than had previously been disclosed. Sen. Richard J. Durbin says the Judiciary Committee, of which he is chair, has uncovered at least three additional trips taken by Justice Clarence Thomas that were paid for by GOP megadonor Harlan Crow. In the past, …

Clarence Thomas discloses trips paid for by GOP donor as justices report financials
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Clarence Thomas discloses trips paid for by GOP donor as justices report financials

NPR  

Clarence Thomas discloses trips paid for by GOP donor as justices report financials toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP WASHINGTON — Justice Clarence Thomas on Friday belatedly acknowledged more travel paid by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, while several colleagues reported six-figure payments as part of book deals. Thomas, who has faced criticism for failing to report luxury trips paid for by …

Clarence Thomas still hasn't coughed up info about 'many gifts' that remain secret: report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Clarence Thomas still hasn't coughed up info about 'many gifts' that remain secret: report

Raw Story  

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas made national headlines when he finally admitted a conservative billionaire gifted two free vacations — a trip to Indonesia and a northern California "all-male retreat" — but investigative reporters say a slew of valuable perks remain secret. "There are many gifts Thomas received that he has still not disclosed," ProPublica reported Friday, "Even after the …

'Utterly despicable': Clarence Thomas ripped after disclosing billionaire-funded Bali trip
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Utterly despicable': Clarence Thomas ripped after disclosing billionaire-funded Bali trip

Raw Story  

Outrage erupted Friday over Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's latest financial disclosure form, which detailed a pair of billionaire-funded trips to Bali and a luxury California club. Billionaire conservative Harlan Crow — a prominent American businessman and real estate developer, who serves as the chairman and former CEO of Crow Holdings — paid for Thomas's 2019 trips. Thomas's disclosure Friday …

Clarence Thomas admits billionaire paid for private club membership and luxury Bali trips
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Clarence Thomas admits billionaire paid for private club membership and luxury Bali trips

Raw Story  

A Texas billionaire, known to have cozy relationships with high-profile conservatives, footed the bill for two 2019 trips to Bali and membership to a private California club for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, according to a report published Friday. Billionaire conservative Harlan Crow — a prominent American businessman and real estate developer, who serves as the chairman and former CEO …

Clarence Thomas declares lavish trips with megadonor Harlan Crow in 2022 financial disclosure
1 year, 3 months ago

Clarence Thomas declares lavish trips with megadonor Harlan Crow in 2022 financial disclosure

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas included several trips that were …

Clarence Thomas makes multiple disclosures about Harlan Crow reimbursements in latest report
1 year, 3 months ago

Clarence Thomas makes multiple disclosures about Harlan Crow reimbursements in latest report

Raw Story  

It's taken years, but Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is finally disclosing perks he's received from right-wing billionaire Harlan Crow. In Thomas' latest financial disclosure report, which was filed earlier this month and covers the entire year of 2022, Thomas revealed that Crow had paid for private flights on two separate occasions where he served as a keynote speaker at …

Justice Clarence Thomas reports he took 3 trips on Republican donor’s plane last year
1 year, 3 months ago

Justice Clarence Thomas reports he took 3 trips on Republican donor’s plane last year

LA Times  

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is acknowledging that he took three trips last year aboard a private plane owned by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow. The filing comes amid a heightened focus on ethics at the high court that stems from a series of reports revealing that Thomas has for years received undisclosed expensive gifts, including international travel, from Crow. One …

Now-released forms reveal more trips gifted to Justice Clarence Thomas by Harlan Crow
1 year, 3 months ago

Now-released forms reveal more trips gifted to Justice Clarence Thomas by Harlan Crow

NPR  

Now-released forms reveal more trips gifted to Justice Clarence Thomas by Harlan Crow Enlarge this image toggle caption Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas released his 2022 financial disclosure form Thursday, providing new information about three trips last year on a private jet owned by billionaire Harlan Crow, a Thomas friend and …

'Unheard of': CNN legal analyst levels Clarence Thomas as new billionaire-funded vacations revealed
1 year, 4 months ago

'Unheard of': CNN legal analyst levels Clarence Thomas as new billionaire-funded vacations revealed

Raw Story  

Pro Publica on Thursday dropped a major new story documenting dozens of previously undisclosed vacations taken by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas that were funded by billionaire friends. Although it is not clear whether Thomas broke any rules by not disclosing the vacations, CNN legal analyst Elie Honig said that shouldn't excuse the Supreme Court justice's behavior. Honig then outlined …

Clarence Thomas’ 38 vacations: The other billionaires who have treated the Supreme Court justice to luxury travel
1 year, 4 months ago

Clarence Thomas’ 38 vacations: The other billionaires who have treated the Supreme Court justice to luxury travel

Raw Story  

ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ decadeslong friendship with real estate tycoon Harlan Crow and Samuel Alito’s luxury travel with billionaire Paul Singer have raised questions about influence and ethics at the nation's highest court. “I think it’s unprecedented.” This year, ProPublica revealed Texas real estate billionaire Harlan Crow’s generosity toward Thomas, including vacations, …

Thomas accepted more gifts from billionaire benefactors, new ProPublica report says
1 year, 4 months ago

Thomas accepted more gifts from billionaire benefactors, new ProPublica report says

NPR  

Thomas accepted more gifts from billionaire benefactors, new ProPublica report says Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted more vacations and gifts from billionaire benefactors than previously reported, according to a new report by ProPublica. Sponsor Message ProPublica previously revealed that Harlan Crow, a Texas billionaire, paid for Thomas' vacations, …

Justice Alito disputes ProPublica report he should have disclosed luxury trip
1 year, 6 months ago

Justice Alito disputes ProPublica report he should have disclosed luxury trip

NPR  

Justice Alito disputes ProPublica report he should have disclosed luxury trip Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Justice Samuel Alito did not disclose a luxury trip he took in 2008 with hedge fund billionaire Paul Singer nor did he recuse himself from cases that the businessman later had in front of the Supreme Court, a …

Harlan Crow says the Constitution bars investigation into his relationship with Clarence Thomas
1 year, 7 months ago

Harlan Crow says the Constitution bars investigation into his relationship with Clarence Thomas

The Independent  

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How Clarence Thomas 'made it easier' for the super-rich to 'influence the political system'
1 year, 7 months ago

How Clarence Thomas 'made it easier' for the super-rich to 'influence the political system'

Raw Story  

Throughout his 32 years on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Clarence Thomas has been controversial. And in November 1993 came a disturbing article from the New York Times' Neil A. Lewis, who reported that Thomas had told a law clerk, "The liberals made my life miserable for 43 years, and I'm going to make their lives miserable for 43 years." …

Justice Clarence Thomas let GOP donor pay tuition: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

Justice Clarence Thomas let GOP donor pay tuition: Report

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Republican megadonor paid two years of private school tuition …

Revealed: Texas billionaire had at least one case before the Supreme Court — despite Thomas’ claim
1 year, 8 months ago

Revealed: Texas billionaire had at least one case before the Supreme Court — despite Thomas’ claim

Raw Story  

Harlan Crow, the Texas billionaire who showered U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas with lavish gifts and even purchased the justice’s elderly mother’s home in 2014, had at least one case before the Supreme Court, Bloomberg reports. According to Bloomberg, in January 2005, the Crow family had a “ non-controlling interest” in a commercial real estate development company that was …

Clarence Thomas, Undisclosed Luxury Trips, And Supreme Court Ethics : 1A
1 year, 8 months ago

Clarence Thomas, Undisclosed Luxury Trips, And Supreme Court Ethics : 1A

NPR  

Clarence Thomas, Undisclosed Luxury Trips, And Supreme Court Ethics Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been on the bench for almost 32 years. A ProPublica investigation found that Justice Thomas went on luxury trips with Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow for 20 years and did not include them on his …

Democratic senators urge chief justice to probe Thomas trips
1 year, 8 months ago

Democratic senators urge chief justice to probe Thomas trips

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee called on U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday to open an investigation into the undisclosed acceptance of luxury trips taken by Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife that were paid for by a Republican megadonor. “We urge you to do so.” The nonprofit investigative journalism organization ProPublica reported Thursday …

Justice Thomas says he didn’t have to disclose luxury trips
1 year, 8 months ago

Justice Thomas says he didn’t have to disclose luxury trips

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said Friday he was not required to disclose the many trips he and his wife took that were paid for by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow. New York University law professor Stephen Gillers, an authority on legal ethics, said Thomas’ statement “is an abdication of his responsibility” under ethics guidelines. Charles Geyh, a law …

US Justice Clarence Thomas responds to unreported luxury travel
1 year, 8 months ago

US Justice Clarence Thomas responds to unreported luxury travel

Al Jazeera  

The Supreme Court justice says he has ‘sought to comply’ with rules after ProPublica revealed an apparent law violation. United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has responded to a report detailing his failure to disclose luxury trips provided by a Republican megadonor — a possible violation of the law. pic.twitter.com/OzAU0WsRwd — Sheldon Whitehouse April 6, 2023 Meanwhile, Senator Sheldon …

Justice Thomas explains why he didn't report trips paid for by billionaire
1 year, 8 months ago

Justice Thomas explains why he didn't report trips paid for by billionaire

NPR  

Justice Thomas explains why he didn't report trips paid for by billionaire Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has responded to a news report about his failure to disclose trips paid for by a conservative billionaire, saying he "was advised that this sort of personal hospitality …

Justice Thomas reportedly took undisclosed luxury trips
1 year, 8 months ago

Justice Thomas reportedly took undisclosed luxury trips

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has for more than two decades accepted luxury trips nearly every year from Republican megadonor Harlan Crow without reporting them on financial disclosure forms, ProPublica reports. In a lengthy story published Thursday the nonprofit investigative journalism organization catalogs various trips Thomas has taken aboard Crow’s yacht and private jet as well as to …

Dem senator vows action after explosive report on Clarence Thomas receiving secret trips
1 year, 8 months ago

Dem senator vows action after explosive report on Clarence Thomas receiving secret trips

Raw Story  

Sen. Dick Durbin, the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, vowed "action" on Wednesday in the wake of a new report claiming that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has for years been receiving secret luxury trips funded by a right-wing billionaire. In a statement that was put out hours after ProPublica published a major new report on Thomas' trips funded …

Clarence Thomas has accepted luxury trips from GOP donor every year without once disclosing them
1 year, 8 months ago

Clarence Thomas has accepted luxury trips from GOP donor every year without once disclosing them

Raw Story  

ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. In a statement, Crow acknowledged that he’d extended “hospitality” to the Thomases “over the years,” but said that Thomas never asked for any of it and it was “no different from the hospitality we have extended to our many other dear friends.” Through his largesse, Crow has gained a unique form of access, …

Los Angeles Times reported about Justice Thomas’ gifts 20 years ago. After that he stopped disclosing them
1 year, 8 months ago

Los Angeles Times reported about Justice Thomas’ gifts 20 years ago. After that he stopped disclosing them

LA Times  

It was 2004 when the Los Angeles Times disclosed that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas had accepted expensive gifts and private plane trips paid for by Harlan Crow, a wealthy Texas real estate investor and a prominent Republican donor. On Thursday, ProPublica reported that Thomas and his wife, Ginni, enjoyed lavish trips across the globe in recent years at Crow’s …

Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose luxury trips: Report
1 year, 8 months ago

Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose luxury trips: Report

Al Jazeera  

ProPublica says the US Supreme Court justice did not report travel offered by a donor, in possible violation of law. United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas — a conservative judge on the nine-member bench that makes up the highest court in the country — has failed to disclose years of luxury trips he received from a donor, according to …

ProPublica investigates luxury vacations gifted to Supreme Court Justice Thomas
1 year, 8 months ago

ProPublica investigates luxury vacations gifted to Supreme Court Justice Thomas

NPR  

ProPublica investigates luxury vacations gifted to Supreme Court Justice Thomas A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: A ProPublica investigation finds billionaire GOP donor Harlan Crow has been treating U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to luxury vacations for more than two decades. ELLIOTT: They concluded that, in particular, the private jet flights that Justice Thomas took, as well as the cruises on Mr. …

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