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Who are the billionaires giving gifts to Clarence Thomas? New report reveals the Supreme Court justice took at least 38 undisclosed vacations worth millions.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hagy, Paige 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his undisclosed acceptance of numerous gifts from wealthy associates over the past two decades, amounting to millions of dollars. Investigative reporting by ProPublica reveals that Thomas has taken at least 38 lavish vacations funded by billionaire friends, including real estate developer Harlan Crow, without adhering to federal disclosure requirements. Although federal laws mandate the disclosure of gifts exceeding $415, enforcement has been lax, and the Supreme Court lacks a binding code of ethics. Recent changes to disclosure rules aim to increase transparency, but the implementation and oversight of these changes remain uncertain. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/08, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:169876336
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