SPLC News & Analysis

Southern Poverty Law Center Indicted on 11 Fraud Counts

The Department of Justice announced an 11-count indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for allegedly funding extremist groups while publicly opposing them. The SPLC is charged with six counts of wire fraud, four counts of bank fraud, and one count of money laundering, with over $3 million reportedly paid to individuals associated with hate groups from 2014 to 2023. Notably, one individual connected to the leadership of the Charlottesville protest received approximately $270,000 during this period. The SPLC plans to vigorously defend itself against these allegations.