Chief Justice John Roberts seeks to assure the public about the Supreme Court’s ethics
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By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter (CNN) — Chief Justice John Roberts said Tuesday night that he wants to assure the public that the Supreme Court is committed to adhering to the “highest standards of conduct,” appearing to direct his remarks at critics of the high court amid recent ethi…
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By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter (CNN) — Chief Justice John Roberts said Tuesday night that he wants to assure the public that the Supreme Court is committed to adhering to the “highest standards of conduct,” appearing to direct his remarks at critics of the high court amid recent ethi…
The chief justice's remarks follow a series of stories detailing lavish trips and gifts provided to Justice Clarence Thomas by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow.
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said he was “confident” the Supreme Court will convince the public that the it “adheres to the highest standards of conduct.”
Chief Justice John Roberts' comments come as an acknowledgment that recent reporting about the justices' ethical missteps is having an effect on public perception of the court.
