Did America's leading anti-racist NGO fund the KKK? (VIDEO)
The US Justice Department has charged the SPLC with fraud over payments to extremist groups, including the KKK and the organizers of the Charlottesville rally
www.rt.comHere’s what’s latest on SPLC and KKK-related news, based on recent reports:
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The U.S. Department of Justice charged the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) in April 2026 with an 11-count indictment alleging fraud and money laundering tied to payments to members of white-supremacist groups, including the KKK. The SPLC has publicly denied the allegations and said it will vigorously defend itself.[1][2][3][4]
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Various outlets reported that prosecutors claim the SPLC funneled more than $3 million to extremist groups through shell accounts and prepaid cards, while SPLC leadership contends the organization does not fund such groups and that the charges are a vindictive attack.[4][6][1]
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Coverage reflects a mix of reaction, with some outlets framing it as a major legal development in civil rights and anti-extremism work, and others highlighting the political tensions surrounding the SPLC’s role and funding disclosures.[2][5]
Notes and context:
- The story centers on allegations of payments to extremist groups and related financial schemes; the SPLC disputes these claims and says it will defend its work fighting hate.[1][2]
- Multiple reputable outlets have summarized the DOJ press conference and follow-up statements from SPLC leadership, but outcomes of the indictment are still developing as of now.[6][4]
If you’d like, I can provide direct links to the primary sources or assemble a concise timeline of the key public statements from the DOJ and SPLC, with brief context for each.