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June 4, 2026
SPLC Seeks Sanctions Against DOJ Over Indictment Leak and New Allegations
- The SPLC has requested a federal court to sanction the DOJ for allegedly leaking a draft indictment related to its informant's case before it was filed.
- The DOJ filed a superseding indictment alleging the SPLC committed fraud involving its paid informant program, claiming it misled donors and funneled $4 million to extremist groups.
- The SPLC argues the leak compromises grand jury secrecy and could bias public perception, as it received messages from journalists about the draft version before it was officially filed.
2 Sources
- Southern Poverty Law Center asks judge to weigh sanctions against DOJ for sending unsigned copy of indictment to mediaJun 4, 2026 at 2:12 AM · CBS News
- Southern Poverty Law Center floats sanctions against DOJ after unsigned indictment shared with mediaJun 5, 2026 at 1:36 AM · Independent