New bombshell report on payments to Ginni Thomas by ‘face of dark money’ Leonard Leo
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Ginni Thomas had financial ties with Leonard Leo, leading to covert payments and scrutiny by the D.C. Attorney General for potential financial irregularities involving dark money groups. Thomas aimed to be a movement leader with Leo's support, establishing a for-profit group after the fallout from their nonprofit venture, raising questions about the undisclosed funds and payment timeline.
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- Ginni Thomas and Leonard Leo's financial collaboration, including covert payments and involvement of dark money groups, has raised significant questions about the transparency and legality of their financial arrangements, prompting investigations and scrutiny from legal authorities.
- The extensive network of nonprofits and for-profit groups orchestrated by Leonard Leo, with ties to Ginni Thomas, is currently under investigation for potential misuse of nonprofit tax laws, self-interest, and financial irregularities, indicating a complex web of financial dealings involving millions of dollars that require further examination.
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Recent questions
Who is Ginni Thomas?
Ginni Thomas is the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
What is the controversy surrounding Ginni Thomas?
The controversy involves her financial ties with conservative activist Leonard Leo.
Why is Leonard Leo under investigation?
Leonard Leo is being investigated for potential misuse of nonprofit tax laws.
What is the Judicial Education Project?
The Judicial Education Project is a for-profit group established by Ginni Thomas.
How are former law clerks of Clarence Thomas involved?
Former law clerks were involved in the network, with one becoming highly paid at a nonprofit group.
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"Clarence Thomas's Wife Tied to Dark Money"
- Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's wife, Ginni, has deep financial ties with conservative activist Leonard Leo, as revealed in recent reports.
- Ginni Thomas and Leonard Leo's collaboration began before Clarence Thomas's decision in a significant ruling, leading to backlash and a shift to a covert payment arrangement.
- The covert payment arrangement involved another dark money group paying Ginni Thomas under the table, raising questions about the duration and purpose of these payments.
- Former law clerks of Clarence Thomas were involved in this network, with one becoming highly paid at a nonprofit group, prompting further scrutiny.
- A D.C. Attorney General is investigating Leonard Leo's network of dark money groups for potential misuse of nonprofit tax laws.
- Ginni Thomas aimed to be a movement leader with Leonard Leo's support, but the full extent of money directed to her and the timeline of payments remain undisclosed.
- Following the fallout of their initial nonprofit venture, Ginni Thomas swiftly established a for-profit group, the Judicial Education Project, retroactively receiving similar funds.
- Leonard Leo's network of nonprofits and for-profit groups is under investigation by the D.C. Attorney General for potential self-interest and financial irregularities, with millions of dollars involved.
