Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has not only submitted his delayed financial disclosure form but also decided to defend his travels with billionaire Harlan Crow. This is an unusual move on Thomas’ part, as reported by the New York Times. His personal attorney, Elliot Berke, released a six-page statement criticizing “left wing” groups that he claims have weaponized ethics against Thomas. In a statement published by the Wall Street Journal, Berke argues that the criticism against Thomas is driven by “hatred for his judicial philosophy.”
Berke further asserts that no Justice, including Thomas, should be subjected to such political attacks, emphasizing that the criticism does not stem from any actual belief in ethical breaches. Despite this, Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, who advocates for a code of ethics for the court, criticized Thomas’ actions.
Regarding the free flights, Thomas clarifies that they were accepted for security reasons. He also states that some of the omissions in his financial reports were unintentional due to existing regulations not requiring disclosure. Thomas maintains that any mistakes in previous financial reports were inadvertent, calling attention to the fact that they included errors and omissions in bank accounts.
Gabe Roth, the head of Fix the Court, expressed dissatisfaction with the report, stating that Thomas’ luxurious lifestyle is not adequately reflected in the disclosure. Roth suggests that Thomas should amend earlier disclosures to fully account for the extravagant gifts he has received over the years.
In summary, Justice Clarence Thomas has defended his association with billionaire Harlan Crow in response to criticism and allegations of ethical breaches. While his personal attorney argues that the criticism stems from a dislike of Thomas’ judicial philosophy, Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse remains critical of Thomas’ actions. Additionally, the disclosure report has been deemed insufficient by Gabe Roth, who suggests that Thomas should provide a more comprehensive account of the lavish gifts he has received.
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