Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has appointed Crystal Clanton, his wife’s former employee, as a law clerk. This decision has sparked allegations of favoritism. What Happened: Clanton, a 29-year-old conservative activist turned lawyer, was selected for the 2024 October term of the Supreme Court, a highly sought-after position, reported The New York Times. Clanton, who had previously been accused of sending racist text messages, has been closely associated with the Thomas family, even being referred to as their “nearly adopted daughter.” Clanton, previously implicated in sending racist tex…
