According to the report, Thomas has exploited his ties with affluent individuals he met through the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, a prestigious scholarship organization, for personal gain, benefiting himself and his wife, Virginia.
A New York Times investigation alleges Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted more undisclosed gifts from wealthy friends he acquired through a nonprofit scholarship organization.
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where thomas has received benefits, many of them unreported. it s noted he s granted the association unusual access to the supreme court where he presides over a ceremony in the courtroom where he places medals around the necks of lifetime members. one person called it the closest thing to be knighted in the united states. he s hob knobbed with the r and powerful including businessman david sokol along with harlan crow who purchased thomas mother s home. thomas relationship with the society has gotten him invitations to luxury vacation
The exclusive Horatio Alger Association brought the justice access to wealthy members and unreported V.I.P. treatment. He, in turn, offered another kind of access.