Clarence Thomas’ Family Got $133K from a Nazi-Obsessed Billionaire In addition to the private jet trips, and luxury vacations, Thomas omitted a six-figure real estate deal with Harlan Crow from his financial disclosures. Story:
According to the report, Crow purchased a house and two lots owned by Thomas, his mother, and relatives of his deceased brother in 2014. Crow would go on to spend tens of thousands of dollars on renovations to the home while Thomas’ mother continued to live in it.
In his financial disclosure forms from the year of the purchase, Thomas left blank a section for reporting the identities of parties involved in private transactions with the justice. Experts say the omission could constitute a direct violation of ethics laws, as disclosure is required for real estate sales or purchases over $1,000. on Thomas’ friendship with Crow.
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