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Federal prosecutors say a prominent anti-extremism figure is now at the center of a criminal case
Federal prosecutors say a prominent anti-extremism figure is now at the center of a criminal case
Federal prosecutors say a prominent anti-extremism figure is now at the center of a criminal case

Published on: 08/12/2026

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Former Southern Poverty Law Center employee Beirich was arrested on federal fraud-related charges tied to an investigation into payments made to confidential informants, prosecutors said. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Federal prosecutors have arrested a former employee of the Southern Poverty Law Center, accusing her of participating in an alleged scheme involving payments to informants embedded within white supremacist organizations, according to court filings and statements from the Justice Department, KEYT reported.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/08/a-longtime-figure-in-the-fight-against-extremism-now-faces-serious-allegations.html

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