In a shocking rebuke to the Trump administration's claims of financial mismanagement, a group of 20 donors to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has come forward to assert that the alleged "fraud" being prosecuted in their name is, in fact, exactly how they envisioned their donations being used. The SPLC, a prominent civil rights organization, has been accused by the Department of Justice of misusing funds to pay informants in a case involving a far-right militia group. However, these donors are now speaking out to reject the DOJ's allegations, revealing a stark contrast between the administration's portrayal of the SPLC's actions and the intentions of those who have financially supported the organization's work. As the controversy surrounding the SPLC's funding practices continues to unfold, these donors' statements are likely to spark a heated debate about the role of advocacy groups and the limits of government oversight.
Twenty donors to the Southern Poverty Law Center said the alleged “fraud” being prosecuted in their name was exactly how they hoped the group would spend their money. The post “We Knew They Were Paying Informants”: SPLC Donors Reject Trump DOJ Fraud Claims appeared first on The Intercept.
