Published 11/02/2023 9:20:00 a.m.

Virginia’s attorney general opens probe into pro-Palestine nonprofit

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares called on sheriff's departments to donate surplus protective vests, helmets, and plates to Israeli citizens and first responders, resulting in 800 vests, 50 helmets, and 75 plates being sent to Israel.
The Attorney General's office opened an investigation into the fundraising practices of the AJP Educational Foundation, Inc., suspecting that the organization may be soliciting contributions without proper registration. The investigation will also look into allegations of potential misuse of funds.
American Muslims for Palestine criticized the investigation by the Attorney General's office, calling it defamatory and dangerous.

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The Washington Post

Va. AG will probe fundraising of pro-Palestinian group

Virginia’s attorney general will investigate the fundraising of one of the nation’s most prominent pro-Palestinian groups.

10/31/2023 10:54:10 p.m.

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New York Post

Virginia AG to probe pro-Palestine group with alleged ties to Hamas

Jason Miyares, a Republican, said American Muslims for Palestine may have violated the state’s charitable solicitation laws by “benefitting or providing support to terrorist organizations.”

11/01/2023 5:37:29 p.m.·New York, United States

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The Hill

Virginia’s attorney general opens probe into pro-Palestine nonprofit

Virginia’s attorney general opened a probe into a pro-Palestine nonprofit Tuesday, including to determine if the organization used funds to benefit “terrorist organizations.” “Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that the Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section has opened an investigation into AJP Educational Foundation, Inc., also known as American Muslims for Palestine,…

10/31/2023 7:00:34 p.m.·Washington, United States

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WRIC

Attorney General Miyares opens investigation into American Muslims for Palestine nonprofit

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced an investigation has been opened into the American Muslims for Palestine nonprofit "for potential violations of Virginia's charitable solicitation laws." According to the nonprofit's website, the organization is said to be "dedicated to advancing the movement for justice in Palestine." The Attorney General's Office alleges that the nonprofit "may be soliciting contribu…

11/01/2023 4:18:19 p.m.·Richmond, United States

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WTVR

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares addresses his investigation into American Muslims for Palestine

RICHMOND, Va. -- A truck filled with body armor and tactical gear bound for Israel was loaded up in Richmond on Wednesday.Sheriff's departments from around Virginia donated 800 surplus protective vests, 50 helmets, and 75 protective plates to Israeli citizens and first responders after Attorney General Jason Miyares (R - Virginia) put out the call to do so."We're a big-hearted country at our core," Miyares said. " Americans are good and decent a…

11/01/2023 4:33:18 p.m.·Richmond, United States

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