The high court's justices submitted the annual reports on its finances, except for two of them, including Clarence Thomas, who faces scrutiny for failing to report his trips paid for by a conservative billionaire. Justice Sonia Sotomayor said she received $150,000 for the rights to two children's books last year and another $12,000 in payments for possible stage and video versions of Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You.
Justice Samuel Alito asked for an extension of up to 90 days to file his briefs.