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us1 year ago

"Justice Thomas Hires Law Clerk Amid Racist Text Message Allegations"

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has hired Crystal Clanton, a law clerk accused of sending racist text messages in 2017, to work for him in the upcoming term. Clanton, who denies remembering sending the messages, had previously served as the national field director at Turning Point USA, a conservative student group. Despite the controversy, Justice Thomas and his wife have maintained a close relationship with Clanton, with the justice calling the allegations against her unfounded and expressing disbelief in her being racist.

via The New York Times|
#clarence-thomas#controversy#law-clerk
society2 years ago

Teenager Peter Park Sets Record as Youngest Ever to Pass California Bar Exam

Peter Park, a 17-year-old law clerk, has become the youngest person to pass the California bar exam in Tulare County. Park entered high school at 13, graduated from law school earlier this year, and joined the Tulare County District Attorney's office as a law clerk in August. He was sworn in as one of California's youngest practicing attorneys at the age of 18.

via KABC-TV|
#california-bar-exam#central-california#law-clerk
politics2 years ago

Unraveling the Enigma: Allison Greenfield's Impact on Trump's Sanity

Allison Greenfield, the law clerk for New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron overseeing Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, has become a target of Trump's attacks, leading to antisemitic harassment and threats. Trump's lawyers have accused Greenfield of being an "openly partisan" Democrat who acts as a "co-judge" in the case. Greenfield rarely speaks during the trial but communicates with Engoron through notes and whispers, which has enraged Trump and his legal team. Despite the attacks, Engoron has defended his right to consult with his law clerk. The trial, filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, seeks to hold the Trump Organization liable for fraud and potentially dissolve the company.

via Business Insider|
#allison-greenfield#antisemitic-harassment#civil-fraud-trial
legalcourt-cases2 years ago

"Judge Silences Trump in Fraud Trial with Gag Order"

Former President Donald Trump was reprimanded by the judge overseeing his civil fraud trial for posting a message on his Truth Social site targeting the judge's law clerk. The judge, Justice Arthur F. Engoron, condemned the personal attack and issued a gag order, forbidding any further comments or remarks about members of his staff. Serious sanctions will be imposed for non-compliance.

via The New York Times|
#civil-fraud-trial#donald-trump#gag-order