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turbinetree

(27,365 posts)
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 10:29 AM Feb 3

Clarence Thomas hit with astonishing accusation in Epstein files

By Alexander Willis
Published February 3, 2026 7:28 AM ET

Conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was named in an allegation sent by email to two federal judges and discussed last August by federal prosecutors in New York, the Justice Department’s Friday release of around 3.5 million Jeffrey Epstein files has revealed.

Given the sheer volume of Epstein-related materials released by the DOJ, many of the documents contain unverified, uncorroborated allegations that do not constitute evidence, and do not establish wrongdoing. Thomas is not facing any criminal charges or investigations related to the allegation.

Sent to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and addressed to two federal judges, the allegation sees a person claiming to be an Epstein victim accuse Johnny Martorano – a notorious hitman and mobster who’s admitted to killing 20 people – of rape. The purported victim also alleged that Martorano – who struck a plea deal in 1999 to serve only 12 years for his crimes – was in communication with Thomas.

https://www.rawstory.com/clarence-thomas-2675071704/

I still believe Anita Hill..............

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Clarence Thomas hit with astonishing accusation in Epstein files (Original Post) turbinetree Feb 3 OP
Well, we know Clarence is for sale at the right price for just about anything. Vinca Feb 3 #1
Yepper...............and if we take back the Congress I think at least 5 possibly 6 justices need to be brought turbinetree Feb 3 #3
I'm thinking 13 EYESORE 9001 Feb 3 #5
That's why we have 9 now - it was increased after more districts were set. SeattleVet Feb 3 #18
There are 13 Judicial Circuits. I used to call them districts as well. n/t aggiesal Feb 3 #36
Noooo! His administration would put another, younger Judge. Buddyzbuddy Feb 3 #27
Hoped that the Biden admin. would've looked into those judicial issues, but understand allegorical oracle Feb 4 #53
Trump is a mobster and is protected by the Republican Party, the Court System, and a dirty media. Botany Feb 3 #2
I always believed Anita. CT is in the Sasha Riley tapes. Clouds Passing Feb 3 #4
Who is Sasha, CP? littlemissmartypants Feb 3 #10
Very controversial right now.... Clouds Passing Feb 3 #15
This seems like it should be its' own post. I have never heard of this before now. Multichromatic Feb 3 #19
I can't go there right now. 🙈 It would not be good for me. Thanks for your reply, CP. littlemissmartypants Feb 3 #34
Do not go there then. It's very triggering. Keep yourself healthy. 💚 Clouds Passing Feb 4 #50
❤️ littlemissmartypants Feb 4 #51
I spent the whole day listening to the audio files on substack. 1WorldHope Feb 3 #47
Exactly. And GHWB was accused of raping a teen boy in that scandal too. Clouds Passing Feb 4 #49
I've been thinking about this for a while, but in my head it happened in the '60s OR '70s. 1WorldHope Feb 4 #55
I have always believed Anita HIll Jilly_in_VA Feb 3 #33
He was a dirty young man. As EEOC chair he was Anti DEI before Anti DEI was cool. Marcuse Feb 4 #52
I watched that entire hearing 😧 Clouds Passing Feb 4 #56
I still believe Anita Hill......... malaise Feb 3 #6
Me too. Any decent person should. LymphocyteLover Feb 3 #22
I believed every word Anita Hill said about "Long Dong Silver" aka Clarence Thomas. Greybnk48 Feb 3 #30
I still believe Anita Hill.............. Auggie Feb 3 #7
During the Anita Hill testimony, it was so obvious who was telling the truth. walkingman Feb 3 #8
I agree. I believed Anita Hill also. debm55 Feb 3 #23
That will forever UpInArms Feb 3 #29
Kick for truth. Thomas is corrupt. bronxiteforever Feb 3 #9
Psychopaths and pedophiles are everywhere in our government, apparently. littlemissmartypants Feb 3 #11
Clarence Thomas hit with astonishing accusation in Epstein files MLWR Feb 3 #12
Entirely predictable. Irish_Dem Feb 3 #13
I never doubted Anita Hill - unlike some other people. Same goes for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. flashman13 Feb 3 #14
I sure don't want to see Justice Thomas leave before we take control of the Senate or Oval Office. patphil Feb 3 #16
Oh yes, I always believed Anita Hill PatSeg Feb 3 #17
Thats what you'll say after listening to Sascha johnnyfins Feb 3 #20
That is pretty much what my daughter said PatSeg Feb 3 #25
He's long overdue for IMPEACHMENT! LymphocyteLover Feb 3 #21
Hope his so called religious wife questions hubby's bluestarone Feb 3 #24
I doubt she cares. So long as she still has her access and social position. haele Feb 4 #54
I wonder if there is fear the Democrats have a chance to win the Senate karynnj Feb 3 #26
Ssshhh! We don't need to help them strategize. Buddyzbuddy Feb 3 #31
He's morally bankrupt Jbraybarten Feb 3 #28
Treat everything with caution amcgrath Feb 3 #32
Appreciate your voice of reason. Boomerproud Feb 3 #42
Justice Clarence Thomas raped me at a church in Massachusetts when I was about four or five years old. ... aggiesal Feb 3 #35
I CALLED IT!!!! Deep State Witch Feb 3 #37
Nothing disgusting done by Uncle Clarence Thomas suprises me mdbl Feb 3 #38
Anita Hill tried to tell us dlk Feb 3 #39
I have always, always believed Anita Hill. ShazzieB Feb 3 #40
Beast/Belly czarjak Feb 3 #41
Why am I not surprised? Joinfortmill Feb 3 #43
The SCOTUS is forever tainted by having abusive monsters on the court. Blasphemer Feb 3 #44
I always believed Anita Hill. Faux pas Feb 3 #45
I really hope there i something prosecutable here, but I rather doubt it. Thomas is a sexually deviant predator. Martin68 Feb 3 #46
Disrobe this corrupt fraud and abomination to "justice" Blue Owl Feb 3 #48

turbinetree

(27,365 posts)
3. Yepper...............and if we take back the Congress I think at least 5 possibly 6 justices need to be brought
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 10:39 AM
Feb 3

back in and asked did you say this and then lied to us about this............

SeattleVet

(5,875 posts)
18. That's why we have 9 now - it was increased after more districts were set.
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 12:17 PM
Feb 3

So yes, that's exactly what should happen again.

We need 13 justices - one for each district.

Buddyzbuddy

(2,421 posts)
27. Noooo! His administration would put another, younger Judge.
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 01:19 PM
Feb 3

We want to replace after the Felon is gone.

allegorical oracle

(6,387 posts)
53. Hoped that the Biden admin. would've looked into those judicial issues, but understand
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 10:16 AM
Feb 4

how he wanted not to be seen going after conservatives. Still, it may have been a missed opportunity to level the playing field.

Botany

(77,021 posts)
2. Trump is a mobster and is protected by the Republican Party, the Court System, and a dirty media.
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 10:38 AM
Feb 3


Didn’t one of Gloria Allred’s young clients drop rape charges against Trump after
her family was threatened by Trump’s crew.

littlemissmartypants

(32,806 posts)
34. I can't go there right now. 🙈 It would not be good for me. Thanks for your reply, CP.
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 01:59 PM
Feb 3

Love you. ❤️

1WorldHope

(1,981 posts)
47. I spent the whole day listening to the audio files on substack.
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 10:20 PM
Feb 3

I guess we are waiting for part 2. But, it reminded me of what happened in Omaha NE in the late 80's - 90's. A local lawyer tried to expose it. It's the Franklin cover up. I've read the Book, but here is a YouTube clip about a documentary that was squashed back in the day.
This is the link, it's so familiar. Epstein 2.0

?si=SelXG6Mz3fmvx5hy

Clouds Passing

(7,762 posts)
49. Exactly. And GHWB was accused of raping a teen boy in that scandal too.
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 09:07 AM
Feb 4

Remember when GWB praised Jerry Sandusky?

These are all sick effin pedos.

1WorldHope

(1,981 posts)
55. I've been thinking about this for a while, but in my head it happened in the '60s OR '70s.
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 12:48 PM
Feb 4

But now I realize it was simultaneous. Maybe Larry King was supplying children to Epstein.

Greybnk48

(10,709 posts)
30. I believed every word Anita Hill said about "Long Dong Silver" aka Clarence Thomas.
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 01:26 PM
Feb 3

And we all know all of those ugly old men knew it was all true too, and probably laughed about it in private ( those who sat on the confirmation committee). I would still like to see him get his just deserts, and vindicate Anita Hill.

UpInArms

(54,687 posts)
29. That will forever
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 01:22 PM
Feb 3

be David Brock’s shame …

Am glad he saw the light, too bad it was after all the damage done

littlemissmartypants

(32,806 posts)
11. Psychopaths and pedophiles are everywhere in our government, apparently.
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 11:27 AM
Feb 3

Anita Hill was right. Maybe this is a little bit of justice.

⚖️❤️⚖️

MLWR

(969 posts)
12. Clarence Thomas hit with astonishing accusation in Epstein files
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 11:30 AM
Feb 3

I can't honestly say that I found any of this "astonishing." I believed Anita Hill the first time.

patphil

(8,940 posts)
16. I sure don't want to see Justice Thomas leave before we take control of the Senate or Oval Office.
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 11:41 AM
Feb 3

We don't need to have Trump load the court with another one like Thomas, but 30 years younger.

johnnyfins

(3,701 posts)
20. Thats what you'll say after listening to Sascha
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 12:58 PM
Feb 3

Riley's interviews. Very hard to get through.

PatSeg

(52,988 posts)
25. That is pretty much what my daughter said
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 01:13 PM
Feb 3

I haven't listened to them yet. I'm on overload right now and need to pace myself.

I've known my share of compulsive liars and have heard some over-the-top stores, but I can usually tell when something has a ring of truth to it. There is something very scripted and predictable about made up stories.

bluestarone

(21,973 posts)
24. Hope his so called religious wife questions hubby's
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 01:08 PM
Feb 3

background. Hope this eats them two up with FIGHTS!!

haele

(15,302 posts)
54. I doubt she cares. So long as she still has her access and social position.
Wed Feb 4, 2026, 10:40 AM
Feb 4

He can always claim it's another high-tech lynching.

karynnj

(60,894 posts)
26. I wonder if there is fear the Democrats have a chance to win the Senate
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 01:18 PM
Feb 3

They may want Thomas to resign now so they can have a Republican Senate replace him. Remember they can work quickly as they did with replacing RBG.

amcgrath

(435 posts)
32. Treat everything with caution
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 01:29 PM
Feb 3

We know the DOJ has padded the files release with ridiculous and easily disproven claims. Calls and tips from the usual cranks who confess or testify to crimes that never occurred. Remember the reams written and posted on events in a basement that never existed in Pizzagate.
We have seen cases in the past where authorities, media and the public have raised certain witnesses and claims that are extreme and grab all the attention. This is intentional. By setting them up, the authorities draw all attention to a story or witness that is easily debunked. Then when they burst that bubble the entire thing is discredited, and credible claims and evidence are just cast aside.
A large scale investigation in the UK some years ago was begun after a number of victims came forward. The police and media promoted one claimed victim whose most spurious and fantastic of claims were given full attention. He became the whole investigation for police statements and the media. Ten minutes of actual background checks would have exposed the "victim". Instead he was made the poster boy - before he was finally exposed - by the police - as a liar and abuser himself. That was that. The investigation was immediately shut down and the credible witnesses and victims testimony was tossed out with the garbage.
There is enough credible evidence and enough credible witnesses to win many cases. I distrust Clarence Thomas completely. I'm just saying don't be distracted

aggiesal

(10,721 posts)
35. Justice Clarence Thomas raped me at a church in Massachusetts when I was about four or five years old. ...
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 02:01 PM
Feb 3

WOW!

Deep State Witch

(12,691 posts)
37. I CALLED IT!!!!
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 02:25 PM
Feb 3

I called it at least 6 months ago that Clearance Thomas was involved with Epstein!!!!

mdbl

(8,496 posts)
38. Nothing disgusting done by Uncle Clarence Thomas suprises me
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 02:30 PM
Feb 3

In fact, I would be surprised if he EVER did the right thing.

ShazzieB

(22,468 posts)
40. I have always, always believed Anita Hill.
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 02:58 PM
Feb 3

Especially after reading Strange Justice: The Selling of Clarence Thomas, and finding out he was an even bigger sleaze bag that I could have ever imagined.

His nomination to SCOTUS was a travesty that happened for all the wrong reasons: George H. W. Bush wanted to replace Thurgood Marshall with another African American, but he wanted a conservative one, and conservative African American candidates were all but nonexistent. Thomas was the ultimate DEI hire, barely qualified and completely unsuited for the job. He should never, ever have been confirmed.

Blasphemer

(3,618 posts)
44. The SCOTUS is forever tainted by having abusive monsters on the court.
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 04:29 PM
Feb 3

Neither Thomas or Kavanaugh should have even been nominated, much less confirmed.

Faux pas

(16,274 posts)
45. I always believed Anita Hill.
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 07:56 PM
Feb 3

It's sad that Biden was the head of that investigative committee. He treated her badly too. 😢

Martin68

(27,486 posts)
46. I really hope there i something prosecutable here, but I rather doubt it. Thomas is a sexually deviant predator.
Tue Feb 3, 2026, 10:09 PM
Feb 3
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