A former executive of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has been indicted on federal fraud charges. The individual was arrested in connection with an alleged scheme involving payments to informants.
The charges relate to an alleged plot to misuse and make fraudulent payments to informants. These informants were reportedly associated with white supremacist and far-right groups.
The U.S. Justice Department, operating under President Trump, is overseeing the case. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.