Today in History: Anita Hill testifies at Clarence Thomas hearingsOn Oct. 11, 1991, Anita Hill accused Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee; Thomas denounced the proceedings as a “high-tech lynching” and was confirmed on Oct. 15 by a 52-48 vote.Chicago Tribune7d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentClarence Thomasclarence thomas hearings