SPLC Indicted for Fraud

A federal indictment alleges that the Southern Poverty Law Center secretly funneled donor money to leaders of white supremacist groups while publicly positioning itself as a watchdog against extremism.

The DOJ claims these payments were used to fuel racial tensions and spur further donations to the non-profit.

The SPLC has dismissed the charges as a politically motivated attack intended to undermine its mission.

This legal battle threatens the legacy of one of America's most prominent civil rights organizations, which holds nearly $800 million in assets.