DOJ charges former Southern Poverty Law Center CFO with fraud

The Southern Poverty Law Center's former chief financial officer has been arrested and charged with fraud related to payments made to informants inside hate groups.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 12, 2026

Former Southern Poverty Law Center official charged by DOJ in fraud case

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DOJ charges former Southern Poverty Law Center CFO with fraud

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Washington ExaminerRight· Aug 12, 2026

DOJ makes first arrest in Southern Poverty Law Center fraud case