NewsThe GuardianMay 7, 2026United States
Southern Poverty Law Center Enters Not Guilty Plea in Federal Fraud Case
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has formally pleaded not guilty to an 11-count federal indictment alleging fraud and money laundering related to a former informant program. Prosecutors claim the organization funneled over $3 million to extremist group members while misleading donors and banks, a charge the SPLC leadership calls 'provably wrong.'
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The outcome of this case could impact the operational status and public standing of the SPLC, a major non-profit organization that tracks extremist groups, amid a broader federal effort to scrutinize non-profits opposed to the current administration's priorities.
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Who's Mentioned
personBryan Fair“Interim president and CEO of the SPLC.”organizationSouthern Poverty Law Center“The defendant organization facing an 11-count federal indictment.”personAndrew Tessman“Former federal prosecutor providing legal commentary.”dollar_amount$3m“Amount prosecutors allege was funneled to confidential sources.”personDonald Trump“Former president who has used the case to criticize the SPLC.”other11“Number of counts in the indictment.”organizationUS Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama“The office handling the investigation and prosecution.”