Supreme Court Justice Thomas Speaks Out on ‘Nastiness’ and ‘Lies’ Faced by His Family

The longest-serving associate justice offered a rare glimpse into his thinking during a recent event.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas sits during a group photograph of the justices at the Supreme Court in Washington, on April 23, 2021. Erin Schaff/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has spoken out about the criticism that has targeted him in recent years, saying that it’s now encompassing his family and friends.

During an event at a judicial conference in Alabama on May 10, the current longest-serving justice did not address specific comments or claims made about him, his wife, or friends.