Charlottesville

Why is this trending?

The Department of Justice indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on federal fraud charges, alleging the group funneled over $3 million to white supremacist organizations including those involved in the 2017 Charlottesville Unite the Right rally. SPLC denies the claims amid accusations of paying extremists to stoke racial hatred and manufacture racism. The charges include wire fraud, false statements, and money laundering conspiracy.