Southern Poverty Law Center Faces Serious Allegations of Fraud and Money Laundering. In a stunning turn of events, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has pleaded not guilty to charges of committing fraud and conspiring to money launder, as outlined in an 11-count indictment filed by the US attorney for the middle district of Alabama. At the heart of the allegations is a now-defunct program in which the SPLC paid informants to monitor right-wing extremist groups, with prosecutors claiming that over $3 million was funneled to these sources. However, some legal experts have cast doubt on the strength of the case, raising questions about the SPLC's potential liability. As the investigation unfolds, the SPLC's reputation and the future of its work could hang in the balance.
Prosecutors allege SPLC funneled over $3m to sources in extremist groups but legal experts say case is weakSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges related to allegations the organization committed fraud and conspired to money launder.The 11-count indictment filed last month accuses the civil rights organization of committing fraud in connection to a program in which it paid informants to monitor rightwing extremist groups. The program no longer exists. The investigation is being handled by the US attorney for the middle district of Alabama, which includes Montgomery, the state capital. Continue reading...
