Alito spoke with Trump shortly before Supreme Court filing

Justice Samuel Alito said that the call was a routine job reference for one of his former clerks.

View in browser Jan. 8, 2025, 9:19 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Susan Walsh/Associated Press Alito Spoke With Trump Shortly Before Supreme Court Filing Justice Samuel Alito spoke with President-elect Donald Trump not long before Trump's lawyers asked the Supreme Court to delay his sentencing following his conviction in New York in a case arising from hush-money payments. Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018