Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Husband Defends Fox in Defamation Case

Jesse Barrett's legal representation of Fox Corporation raises ethical questions about Supreme Court transparency and conflicts of interest.

Jesse Barrett, husband of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, is representing Fox Corporation in a $3 million defamation lawsuit.
The case involves allegations that Fox's local station falsely reported on the hiring of a convicted sex offender in Illinois.
Critics argue this situation highlights a gap in Supreme Court ethics rules, as justices are not required to disclose their spouses' clients.
Jesse Barrett's role at SouthBank Legal and his high-profile clients have sparked concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Supreme Court justices, including Barrett, have faced recent scrutiny over undisclosed gifts and relationships, intensifying calls for ethics reforms.