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crime1 month ago•4 min saved

SPLC indicted for allegedly using donor funds to pay informants infiltrating extremist groups

U.S. prosecutors indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on federal wire, bank fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering charges, alleging the charity used donor funds to pay confidential informants infiltrating extremist groups without disclosing these payments to donors or authorities; the indictment notes at least $3 million in payments from 2014–2023 to informants linked to groups like the Ku Klux Klan and Aryan Nations. SPLC says the payments funded intelligence work to monitor threats and that information was shared with law enforcement, while legal experts say the case centers on the alleged use of funds rather than ordinary fraud and may hinge on proving deliberate deceit about purposes of the payments.

via The Guardian|

#crime #donors #extremist-groups

justice1 month ago•19 min saved

SPLC Faces DOJ Probe Over Paid Informants

The Southern Poverty Law Center says it is under a Justice Department investigation—potentially criminal charges—over its past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups, with interim president Bryan Fair vowing the organization will not be intimidated.

via The Washington Post|

#civil-rights #doj-investigation #extremist-groups

social-issues2 years ago•2 min saved

"Nashville Faces Extremist Challenge: Lawmakers React to Neo-Nazi March"

The Anti-Defamation League has identified the extremist Blood Tribe and Vinland Rebels as the groups behind a recent "Nazi" march in Nashville, with concerns about rising hate speech incidents in Tennessee. The Jewish community has experienced various forms of hate speech, including swastika graffiti and antisemitic flyers, leading to verbal and physical attacks on Jewish children. Local Jewish leaders attribute the rise of these extremist groups to social media, urging leaders to oppose such demonstrations and offering support through upcoming events.

via WKRN News 2|

#anti-defamation-league #extremist-groups #hate-speech

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Far-right Convoy Approaches Southern Border in Protest of Migrant Crisis"

A far-right "Take Our Border Back" convoy, involving over 200 vehicles, is heading to the Texas-Mexico border to support the state's standoff against the federal government over the migrant crisis. The convoy's organizers have pledged peaceful intentions, but concerns have been raised about potential violence due to the involvement of extremist groups and speakers promoting xenophobic and conspiratorial rhetoric. Border Patrol has taken precautionary measures, moving migrants away from a holding facility near Eagle Pass, and monitoring the situation closely amid fears of violence against immigrant communities. The convoy's arrival has sparked discussions among extremist groups and militias, with rallies planned in Arizona and California as well.

via CBS News|

#border-patrol #extremist-groups #far-right-convoy

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Sarasota School Board Faces Controversy Over Member's Resignation

The Sarasota School Board is set to vote on a resolution urging board member Bridget Ziegler to resign due to her husband being the subject of a police investigation for sexual assault. Ziegler, a co-founder of the far-right group Moms for Liberty, has faced calls for resignation from school board members, community leaders, and advocacy groups. The resolution highlights the distraction caused by Ziegler's presence and her alleged hypocrisy. The public comment period will follow the vote, and a large turnout is expected. The school board does not have the power to force Ziegler out, as only the governor can remove her through an executive order.

via WGCU|

#bridget-ziegler #extremist-groups #politics

domestic-terrorism2 years ago•5 min saved

Law Enforcement's Growing Concern: Far-Right Violence as Top Domestic Terrorism Threat

Far-right violence, including groups like the Proud Boys, is a growing threat and the top domestic terrorism concern for U.S. law enforcement. The recent sentencing of Enrique Tarrio, leader of the Proud Boys, highlights the intent and planning behind the January 6 insurrection. However, experts warn that these sentences alone will not stop the recruitment and belief in extremist ideologies. The trend of domestic terrorism arrests and threats against public officials continues to rise, indicating a pervasive problem that requires societal intervention and a rejection of violence and rhetoric. The broader white power movement, including other groups like the Oath Keepers and Two Percenters, as well as underground organizations, pose an ongoing threat that cannot be underestimated.

via PBS NewsHour|

#domestic-terrorism #extremist-groups #far-right-violence

crime2 years ago•7 min saved

"Proud Boys' Tarrio Faces 33-Year Prison Sentence for Jan. 6 Attack"

U.S. prosecutors have requested a 33-year prison sentence for former Proud Boys chairman Henry "Enrique" Tarrio and leader Joe Biggs, along with two to three decades behind bars for other top members of the far-right extremist group, following their conviction for seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Prosecutors argued that the defendants organized and directed a force of nearly 200 to attack the heart of American democracy, and urged the judge to hand down stiff sentences as a deterrent to future political violence. The request marks the longest punishment sought by the government in relation to the Capitol siege so far.

via The Washington Post|

#crime #extremist-groups #jan-6-insurrection

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Civil rights watchdog adds conservative and parents' rights groups to 'extremist' list

The Southern Poverty Law Center has added Moms for Liberty, a conservative "parental rights" group, to its list of anti-government extremist entities, citing its efforts to fight COVID safety measures, ban books, limit discussion about race and LGBTQ identities, and populate local school boards with conservatives. The SPLC compares the group to pro-segregationist parent groups that attempted to re-segregate public schools during the civil rights movement. The group's co-founders deny the designation and claim to be empowering parents, but critics say their tactics are harmful and divisive. The group has gained political clout and will host a conference later this month with leading Republican presidential candidates as speakers.

via NPR|

#civil-rights-movement #extremist-groups #moms-for-liberty