The conservative justice has faced scrutiny over his acceptance of vacations from the Republican donor.
Justice Clarence Thomas has faced criticism for accepting lavish trips from Harlan Crow, a Texas real estate mogul and Republican megadonor, without disclosing them. | J. Scott Applewhite/APJustice Clarence Thomas belatedly acknowledged that Republican billionaire Harlan Crow paid for Thomas’ accommodations during trips in 2019 to Bali and Sonoma County — a disclosure that comes amid unprecedented scrutiny of the Supreme Court and the wealthy benefactors close to the justices.
Three justices reported receiving six-figure amounts last year from book deals or royalties. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said Beyonce gave her four concert tickets worth about $3,700., Crow and his wife provided food and one day of hotel lodging during Thomas’ trip to Indonesia in July 2019, and Crow also picked up the tab for a four-day stay by the justice a few days later at a private club in Monte Rio, California, which is home to the Bohemian Grove, an all-male retreat.
Thomas’ new filing explained that he “sought and received guidance from his accountant and ethics counsel” as part of a “review of prior filings that began last year.” The gifts from the Crows were “inadvertently omitted at the time of filing,” Thomas said on the new form, which primarily covers the 2023 calendar year.Thomas later said he’d been advised by ethics officials that “personal hospitality” from friends did not need to be reported.
Various justices reported cashing in on book deals last year. Jackson reported nearly $900,000 in a book advance, paid through a limited liability company. Justice Brett Kavanaugh earned $340,000 in book royalties in 2023, and Justice Neil Gorsuch reported $250,000 in royalty income, according to the filings. Justice Sonia Sotomayor saw about $87,000 in book royalties and was paid about $1,900 for her voice performance in the PBS Kids animated show Alma’s Way.
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