Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's Covert Involvement in Koch Network Donor Events Revealed

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's Covert Involvement in Koch Network Donor Events Revealed
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas secretly attended Koch network donor events, including a private dinner for donors, in violation of federal law requiring justices to report most gifts. Thomas has had a long-standing personal relationship with the Koch brothers, attending their events and staying at the Bohemian Grove retreat with them. The Koch network, a powerful political organization, has brought cases before the Supreme Court, and Thomas' involvement raises questions about influence and ethics. The network is currently seeking a historic victory in a case that could limit federal agencies' power to issue regulations. Thomas' undisclosed ties to the network could call his impartiality into doubt.

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