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DOJ Indicts SPLC on 11 Fraud Counts, Donor Deception Alleged

4/24/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on 11 fraud counts.
George Clooney, George Soros and Chick-Fil-A are linked to the SPLC.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the scheme deceived donors and funded extremist leaders.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the case news, accusing the SPLC of duping supporters.
The SPLC denies the allegations, saying it used insider sources to infiltrate hate groups.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on 11 fraud counts.
George Clooney, George Soros and Chick-Fil-A are linked to the SPLC.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the scheme deceived donors and funded extremist leaders.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the case news, accusing the SPLC of duping supporters.
The SPLC denies the allegations, saying it used insider sources to infiltrate hate groups.