US EditionClarence Thomas hires clerk accused of sending racist texts
- A law clerk allegedly expressed hatred towards Black people, leading to ethics complaints.
- Despite dismissal efforts, concerns about the law clerk's statements led to further scrutiny by a special committee.
- The law clerk was hired by a conservative law school with ties to donors, ultimately leading to an investigation by the 2nd Circuit.
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'I hate blacks': Justice Thomas hires clerk who claims 'no recollection' of racist texts
A law clerk recently hired by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas allegedly stated that she hates Black people, Reuters reports. Per the report, the New Yorker reported in 2017 that during her time working for the right-wing nonprofit, Turning Point, Crystal Clanton – who is Black — texted a colleague, "I HATE BLACK PEOPLE ... I hate blacks. End of story."Journalist Jane Mayer reported that Clanton denied the allegations saying "she had no rec…
Clarence Thomas hires clerk with Alabama ties accused of sending racist text
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has hired a law clerk accused of sending a text message, while she worked for a conservative nonprofit organization, that stated, “I HATE BLACK PEOPLE.”
Supreme Court's Thomas hires clerk accused of racist conduct
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has hired a law clerk who was accused of racist conduct while she worked at a conservative nonprofit organization that included sending a text message that stated "I hate blacks."
Supreme Court's Thomas hires clerk accused of racist conduct
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