The scandal of ‘generous gifts’… The names of the rich who accepted bribes were revealed
He published a report on the relationship of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, one of the most controversial names in the US, with 3 new names in addition to billionaire Republican businessman Harlan Crow.
“During his 30 years on the Supreme Court, Thomas enjoyed consistent access to a lifestyle most Americans can only dream of,” the report, titled “Clarence Thomas’ 38 Vacations,” states. The account details show how Thomas has secretly benefited from a richer and more well-connected network of clients that is far more extensive than is known.” statements were included.
In the new report, it was noted that Thomas accepted some “undeclared” gifts, such as trips on private planes, participation in sporting events, vacations in luxury places, much more than is known of at least 3 billionaire businessmen with whom have close relationships. relations
It was said that the 3 businessmen in question are David Sokol, the former heir to the holding company called “Berkshire Hathaway”, H. Wayne Huizenga, who has a great fortune with his company called “Waste Management”, and Paul “Tony” Novelly, owner from the oil company
ProPublica reportedly obtained this information by interviewing more than 100 people, including Thomas’s staff on some trips, as well as by examining US Marshals Service and tax court records.
The report emphasized that the businessmen who delivered “millions of dollars’ worth” of gifts to the Supreme Court were Republican Party donors and became friends with Thomas after his appointment to the judiciary.
ETHICAL DISCUSSIONS IN THE UNITED STATES JUDICIARY
The nonprofit internet news site ProPublica wrote on April 6 that US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas went on free luxury vacations and trips using the means of the Republican Party’s top billionaire donor. , Dallas businessman Harlan Crow. Ethical problems in the system”. the discussion began.
In the news it was said that Thomas had traveled many times around the country and abroad in a private plane of Crow for 20 years, used his luxury yacht and did not register any of them.
As congressional Democrats reacted to Thomas and called for judicial reform, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the need for ethical rules binding on members of the Supreme Court.
On May 9, the committee last requested a detailed list of money exchanges and gifts given to Judge Thomas by billionaire businessman Harlan Crow and his companies.
In the US, federal law requires top officials, including the Supreme Court, to complete annual forms detailing their finances, outside income, and sources of income for spouses, with each branch setting its own reporting standards. (AA)