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Wiredtechnology9 days ago
Youth Group Linked to Neo-Nazi Network Advised Belfast Protesters
A youth organization connected to the Active Club movement provided guidance on protest tactics in Belfast after a knife attack. Police arrested a Sudanese man and charged him with attempted murder. The group shared instructions on clothing and anonymity via Telegram.
bbc.co.ukfinance42 days ago
SPLC Leader Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Fraud Charges
A leader of the Southern Poverty Law Center entered a not guilty plea to an 11-count federal indictment that includes wire fraud, bank fraud, false statements and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The Department of Justice alleges the organization funneled more than $3 milli…
New York Postpolitics52 days ago
SPLC Files Response to DOJ Indictment, Claims Informants Aided Convictions
The Southern Poverty Law Center filed court papers disputing a recent Department of Justice indictment, asserting that its informants assisted in convicting violent extremists. The group seeks a correction from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and disclosure of grand jury mat…
New York Postpolitics58 days ago
President Trump Calls for Nullifying 2020 Election if SPLC Convicted of Fraud
President Trump stated that the 2020 presidential election results should be invalidated if the Southern Poverty Law Center is convicted of fraud related to payments to white supremacist groups. The organization faces charges of wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit mo…
nypost.comworld59 days ago
DOJ Charges SPLC with Fraud for Funding Extremist Groups
The Southern Poverty Law Center faces federal charges for allegedly funneling over $3 million to hate groups and bankrolling extremist leaders. Donors including George Clooney's foundation and George Soros's Open Society Foundations have not commented on the indictment. The charg…