SPLC seeks dismissal of criminal charges, saying prosecution is vindictive
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is seeking to have criminal charges against it dismissed, claiming the prosecution is politically motivated. The SPLC argues that the indictment is part of a retributive campaign led by President Trump, who has publicly criticized the organization. The Justice Department's charges include allegations of wire and bank fraud related to the SPLC's funding practices.
- ▪The SPLC has filed a motion to dismiss charges, claiming vindictive prosecution.
- ▪The Justice Department's indictment includes 11 counts of wire and bank fraud.
- ▪The SPLC argues that the case was reopened after becoming a target of the Trump administration's attacks.
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Politics Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of criminal charges, saying prosecution is vindictive 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 May 26, 2026 / 5:12 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Southern Poverty Law Center on Tuesday asked a federal judge to dismiss the criminal charges filed against it by the Justice Department, saying the indictment represents a "top-down, retributive campaign" directed by President Trump to target his enemies.The 47-page filing in the U.S.
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