Clarence Thomas defends himself after undisclosed gifts revelation

Conservative justice says he was told personal hospitality' from mega-donor did not have to be reported, as impeachment calls grow

The US supreme court justice Clarence Thomas said on Friday he was advised the personal hospitality" extended to him for more than 25 years by the Republican mega-donor Harlan Crow, detailed in an explosive report by ProPublica, did not have to be reported under ethics rules.

I have endeavoured to follow that counsel throughout my tenure," Thomas said in a rare statement, and have always sought to comply with the disclosure guidelines."