Boston Activist, Ex-Nonprofit Director Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges

BLM-linked activist admits conning donors to fund her lavish lifestyle

A prominent social activist from Boston once hailed as a local hero pleaded guilty to defrauding donors out of thousands of dollars to fund her non-profit organization which she used as a personal piggy bank, prosecutors announced.

Black Lives Matter Activist in Boston Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges - Scammed Donors to Fund Her Lifestyle

A Black Lives Matter activist in Boston named Monica Cannon-Grant pleaded guilty to federal charges this week, admitting that she scammed donors and used their money to fund her own lavish lifestyle.

Activist Monica Cannon-Grant pleads guilty to federal fraud charges

In federal court Monday, Cannon-Grant pleaded guilty to 18 fraud-related charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Boston activist, ex-nonprofit director pleads guilty to fraud charges

Monica Cannon-Grant, the former leader of the Violence in Boston nonprofit, pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to more than a dozen charges of fraud linked to her non-profit, COVID-19 relief funds and tax filings.

Community activist Monica Cannon-Grant slated to plead guilty Monday in fraud case - The Boston Globe

As part of a plea agreement Cannon-Grant signed Thursday with federal prosecutors, she is expected to plead guilty to 18 counts of conspiracy, wire fraud, mail fraud, and tax violations.

Boston activist Monica Cannon-Grant expected to enter guilty plea Monday

Boston community activist Monica Cannon-Grant is expected to plead guilty Monday to 18 of the 27 federal charges against her.