Trailblazing Justice Thomas Engages in Controversy: Hires Clerk Amidst Racist Text Message Allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has hired a law clerk who was previously accused of sending racist text messages. The law clerk, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, will aid Justice Thomas during the court’s upcoming term. The allegations against the law clerk were brought to light during background checks conducted by the court. While the content of the messages has not been made public, the accusations were apparently deemed serious enough to warrant an investigation. Ultimately, the investigation did not uncover any evidence to support the claims, leading to the … Read more