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Ex-Southern Poverty Law Center official charged in broader criminal case against group, lawyer says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The individual, a 59-year-old from California, is expected to appear in court.
A civil rights group is facing a broader criminal case. This case involves a former official who was charged. The individual, a 59-year-old from California, is expected to appear in court.
The charges include conspiracy and fraud-related offenses. The case is being handled in Alabama, where the group is based. Further details about the case are available from the source.
The former official, who left the group about six years ago, is a specialist in a particular area of expertise. A lawyer is representing the individual in this matter, but specific comments from the lawyer are not provided in the available information.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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