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Clarence Thomas Should Be Indicted

Mon, 01/31/2011 - 10:25 — Dave Culver
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Law & Justice

Clarence Thomas, for the past 20 years has checked "None" under "Spouse's Non-Investment Income" on his financial disclosure forms.  That, we now know, was untrue.  The law that is the basis for the disclosure form, includes reference to possible criminal penalties under 18 U.S. Code.

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Under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, it is a crime to:


  • knowingly and willfully;
  • make any materially false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or representation;
  • in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative or judicial branch of the United States.

Violations are punishable by a fine and 5 to 8 years in prison.  Thomas could be charged with separate counts for each year he falsely stated that his wife had no "Non Investment Income"

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