Advocates Applaud, Condemn SPLC Over New Wire Fraud Indictment
Lawmakers and political action groups responded with both praise and criticism after a grand jury returned a superseding indictment alleging wire fraud by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
The U.S. Department of Justice obtained a superseding indictment from a grand jury against the Southern Poverty Law Center that adds new wire fraud allegations. Lawmakers and political action groups reacted with both applause and condemnation, highlighting sharp divisions in response to the charges.