Did you read the excerpt from the Senate Judiciary letter I posted? It specifically says the Supreme Court Justices are not bound by the code of conduct.
Yes, and I thanked you for that input, however, the statement you refer to wasn't backed up by any citation, so I don't know whether it's some Congress critter's opinion, or what.
That letter also does not state that Supreme Court Justices aren't bound by the US Code. The Code clearly states, "...a Justice..."
Is there such a post as Justice outside of the Supreme Court?