Supreme Court Justice Thomas' Ties to Billionaire Friend with Business Before Court

A company related to Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, a longtime friend of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, had business before the Supreme Court in the mid-2000s, according to records. The revelation challenges assertions by both men that their relationship was completely separate from Thomas’ role as a Supreme Court justice and is likely to add to scrutiny over his ethical conduct. Recently, justices have been under pressure to be more forthcoming about their actions and finances, and Thomas’ trips paid for by Crow were not disclosed on his financial disclosure forms.