Judge rejects SPLC bid to dismiss case as ‘vindictive’ prosecution
Judge Emily Marks said the Southern Poverty Law Center failed to show prosecutors acted with unconstitutional animus, allowing the 11-count fraud case to proceed.
- On Friday, District Judge Emily Marks rejected the Southern Poverty Law Center's motion to dismiss the Justice Department's fraud case, ruling the organization failed to show prosecutorial animus and allowing the criminal prosecution to proceed.
- The SPLC had argued the prosecution was vindictive, citing public criticism from President Donald Trump, FBI Director Kash Patel, and others, claiming the case was revived after being closed during the Biden administration.
- Marks criticized both sides for their legal briefs, noting they engaged in "ad hominem attacks" through press releases and social media posts, emphasizing federal courts are not forums for political grievances.
- Rejecting the discovery request, Marks noted the SPLC failed to meet the burden required to prove vindictive prosecution, finding no requisite objective evidence the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama targeted the group.
- An SPLC spokesperson said Friday that the group "will continue to vigorously defend ourselves, our staff, and our work," as reported by The Hill, vowing the DOJ's actions will not shake their resolve to fight for the Civil Rights movement.
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On Friday, a federal judge denied the Southern Poverty Law Center's (SPLC) motion to dismiss the Department of Justice's charge against the organization and, in addition, refused to authorize the investigation of the Department of Justice's motives. The Department of Justice announced the charges against the organization, filing six charges for electronic fraud, four for making false statements to a bank and one charge for conspiracy to commit m…
Judge Denies Southern Poverty Law Center’s Bid to Dismiss DOJ Indictment - The Thinking Conservative News
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