SPLC asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending out unsigned indictment copy
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has requested a federal judge to consider sanctions against the Justice Department for sharing an unsigned copy of an indictment with the media. The indictment includes allegations regarding the SPLC's use of donations to infiltrate hate groups. SPLC's attorneys argue that this breach of protocol could create a biased narrative against them before they have a chance to respond.
- ▪The Justice Department shared an unsigned copy of a superseding indictment against the SPLC with the media.
- ▪The indictment contains allegations of wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy related to the SPLC's funding practices.
- ▪SPLC's lawyers claim the DOJ's actions violated federal grand jury secrecy rules and could prejudice their case.
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Politics Southern Poverty Law Center asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending unsigned copy of indictment to media By Sarah N. Lynch Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch Updated on: June 4, 2026 / 6:56 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a federal judge on Wednesday to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the Justice Department shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment against the nonprofit with members of the media.On Tuesday, the Justice Department announced it had obtained a superseding indictment against the SPLC that contained some new allegations about how…
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