SPLC seeks disclosure of grand jury transcripts in criminal case
Summary
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is challenging a federal indictment that accuses it of wire and bank fraud related to paying informants in extremist groups without telling donors or banks. The SPLC says the government gave false information and wants the release of grand jury transcripts to examine how the case was presented. The organization denies wrongdoing and says its work helps law enforcement fight hate groups.Key Facts
- A federal grand jury in Alabama indicted the SPLC on 11 counts of wire and bank fraud.
- The government claims the SPLC paid members of extremist groups without disclosing this to donors or banks.
- The SPLC argues this indictment criminalizes its longstanding investigative methods against violent hate groups.
- SPLC attorneys say the case lacks proof of criminal intent and a motion to dismiss is planned.
- The group claims statements by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel about its informant work were false.
- SPLC says it provided reports to law enforcement, including before the 2017 Charlottesville rally.
- The SPLC wants the court to release grand jury transcripts to verify if misleading information was given to the jury.
- The group is also seeking a court order to stop further false statements that could hurt its right to a fair trial.
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