Alito Wife Cited “Signal of Distress”

Published: Sun, 05/26/24

Updated: Wed, 05/29/24

Martha-Ann Alito explained that an upside-down American flag flown outside their home in 2021 was a distress signal related to a neighborhood dispute.Insert Preheader


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Alito Wife Cited “Signal of Distress”

The Washington Post

Martha-Ann Alito, wife of Justice Alito, explained that an upside-down American flag flown outside their home in January 2021 was a distress signal related to a neighborhood dispute.

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Associated Press

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Politico

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The New York Times

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The Wrap

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The Daily Beast

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The Wall Street Journal

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