Thomas’ Benefactor Did Have Case Before SCOTUS

Bloomberg News reports:

Justice Clarence Thomas said he was advised he didn’t have to disclose private jet flights and luxury vacations paid for by billionaire Harlan Crow because, although a close friend, Crow “did not have business before the court.” But in at least one case, Crow did.

In January 2005 the court declined to hear an appeal from an architecture firm that wanted more than $25 million from Trammell Crow Residential Co. for allegedly misusing copyrighted building designs.

When the court issued a one-sentence order denying the petition, there were no noted recusals — indicating that Thomas participated — and no noted dissents.

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EXCLUSIVE: Clarence Thomas was advised he didn’t have to disclose luxury gifts from billionaire Harlan Crow because he “did not have business before” the Supreme Court. But in at least one case, Crow did https://t.co/iutcTPgOye

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