US DOJ Investigates Black Lives Matter Leaders Over 2020 Donor Fraud Allegations

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (BLMGF) and allied groups over allegations that they defrauded donors who contributed over $90 million during the 2020 racial justice protests following George Floyd's death. The investigation, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, involves subpoenas and at least one search warrant and was initially started under the Biden administration but has gained renewed focus under President Trump. Critics have questioned the transparency of BLMGF's financial management, citing a $6 million home purchase in California that the group defended as a creative space for Black artists. The foundation states it is not a target of any criminal investigation and remains committed to transparency and accountability. Concerns have also been raised by civil rights organizations about potential targeting of progressive groups by the Trump administration. It remains unclear if the investigation will lead to criminal charges, and no charges have been filed as of now.