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New York AG Charges VDARE Founders with Fund Misuse

9/6/2025

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New York Attorney General Letitia James filed civil charges against Peter and Lydia Brimelow for misusing over $2 million from VDARE.
The lawsuit claims they spent $1.4 million on a West Virginia castle without board approval.
James alleges the Brimelows used VDARE funds for luxury expenses and travel.
She aims to dissolve VDARE, recover misappropriated funds, and redirect assets to charities.
The Brimelows previously faced legal issues, including contempt of court for non-cooperation.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James filed civil charges against Peter and Lydia Brimelow for misusing over $2 million from VDARE.
The lawsuit claims they spent $1.4 million on a West Virginia castle without board approval.
James alleges the Brimelows used VDARE funds for luxury expenses and travel.
She aims to dissolve VDARE, recover misappropriated funds, and redirect assets to charities.
The Brimelows previously faced legal issues, including contempt of court for non-cooperation.