Washington D.C., USA – Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson caused a stir with her recent financial disclosures, revealing that she received four concert tickets from Beyoncé valued at $3,700. These disclosures were part of the justices’ annual filing deadline, covering all of 2023. Jackson also disclosed a $900,000 advance for her upcoming memoir, “Lovely One,” and two gifts of artwork worth $12,500 in her chambers.
In addition to the concert tickets, Jackson’s filing included more than $6,500 in clothes from a photo shoot and a $1,200 flower display from Oprah Winfrey. Beyoncé has a history of gifting tickets to prominent figures, as Vice President Kamala Harris previously reported receiving tickets from the pop superstar valued at $3,300.
Notably, Justice Clarence Thomas amended his 2019 filing to include two trips that were paid for by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow after being initially omitted. Justice Brett Kavanaugh also made headlines with his report of being paid $340,000 by Regnery Publishing company, confirming that he is writing a legal memoir.
These filings offer a glimpse into the financial disclosures of Supreme Court justices, shedding light on their interactions with influential figures and their sources of income. The disclosures highlight the complexities of maintaining transparency and ethical standards in the highest court in the land, as the justices navigate the intersection of law, politics, and public perception.
As public figures, Supreme Court justices are subject to scrutiny and accountability, with their financial disclosures providing valuable insights into their connections and potential conflicts of interest. These disclosures serve as a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in upholding the integrity of the judiciary and ensuring public trust in the legal system.