Clarence Thomas' Financial Scandals Under Scrutiny.

A close look at Clarence Thomas's judicial activities from the time he became friends with Harlan Crow, a Texan real estate magnate, suggests that his statement regarding the failure to disclose lavish gifts of luxury vacations and private-jet travel from Crow might fall short of the full picture. A conservative organization affiliated with Crow did have business before the supreme court while Thomas was on the bench. Crow has been connected to several groups that over the years have lobbied the supreme court through so-called “amicus briefs” that provide legal arguments supporting a plaintiff or defendant. The ProPublica disclosures have prompted a debate about the need for greater scrutiny of the conduct of supreme court justices.