Southern Poverty Law Center Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has been indicted on federal fraud charges, with the Justice Department accusing the organization of secretly funneling over $3 million to white supremacist and extremist groups. The charges also relate to the SPLC's past use of paid informants.
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