Southern Poverty Law Center wants Todd Blanche to correct 'false' statements
Summary
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has asked a federal judge to require Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to correct statements he made about the SPLC after the group was indicted on fraud charges. SPLC's lawyers say Blanche incorrectly said the group did not share information from informants with law enforcement, but they provided proof that they did.Key Facts
- The SPLC was indicted last week on charges including wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche replaced Pam Bondi earlier this month.
- Blanche said on Fox News that the government had no proof the SPLC shared informant information with law enforcement.
- SPLC attorneys say this claim is false and previously gave the government evidence that the SPLC did share such information.
- SPLC lawyers request the judge order Blanche to correct his statements.
- SPLC also wants the judge to release grand jury transcripts and limit government statements that might bias jury selection.
- SPLC has explained how their informants helped law enforcement indict members of extremist groups.
- The case is being heard in the Middle District of Alabama.
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