BREAKING: Clarence Thomas given extension to disclose finances by Supreme Court.
The deadline to release the reports was Wednesday at 1 p.m.
EST, but justices may request for an extension, which is what Thomas and Justice Samuel Alito did, according to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.Thomas's failure to meet the deadline comes amid recent criticism from some over his relationship with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, specifically regarding trips and private real estate dealings.
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