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NY AG Sues VDARE Founders Over $2M Misuse

9/4/2025

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed civil charges against Peter and Lydia Brimelow for misusing over $2 million from the VDARE Foundation.
The lawsuit alleges self-dealing, with inflated rent and loans to a company controlled by Lydia.
VDARE failed to submit required financial filings and solicited donations while inactive.
James seeks to dissolve VDARE, bar the Brimelows from charity roles, and appoint a receiver for assets.
The Brimelows claim the investigation is politically motivated and an attack on free speech.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed civil charges against Peter and Lydia Brimelow for misusing over $2 million from the VDARE Foundation.
The lawsuit alleges self-dealing, with inflated rent and loans to a company controlled by Lydia.
VDARE failed to submit required financial filings and solicited donations while inactive.
James seeks to dissolve VDARE, bar the Brimelows from charity roles, and appoint a receiver for assets.
The Brimelows claim the investigation is politically motivated and an attack on free speech.