Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say

"In recent weeks, federal law enforcement officials have issued subpoenas and served at least one search warrant as part of an investigation into the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, Inc. and other Black-led organizations that helped spark a national reckoning on systemic racism, said the people, who were not authorized to discuss an ongoing criminal probe by name and spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press."

"It was not clear if the investigation would result in criminal charges, but its mere existence invites fresh scrutiny to a movement that in recent years has faced criticism about its public accounting of donations it has received. The recent burst of investigative activity is also unfolding at a time when civil rights organizations have raised concerns about the potential for the Trump administration to target a variety of progressive and left-leaning groups that have been critical of him,"

"One of the people said the investigation had been initiated during the Biden administration but is getting renewed attention during the Trump administration. A second person confirmed that allegations were examined in the Biden administration. The foundation said it took in over $90 million in donations following the 2020 murder of George Floyd, a Black man whose last breaths under the knee of a white Minneapolis police officer sparked protests across the U.S. and around the world."

Federal law enforcement has issued subpoenas and at least one search warrant in an investigation of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation and other Black-led organizations tied to 2020 racial justice protests. The Justice Department is probing whether leaders defrauded donors who contributed tens of millions of dollars. The foundation reported taking in over $90 million after George Floyd's murder. Investigators examined allegations during the Biden administration and the probe received renewed attention under the Trump administration. It remains unclear whether the inquiry will produce criminal charges. Civil rights groups expressed concern about potential politically motivated targeting.

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