The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation and related groups, focusing on whether they defrauded donors who gave tens of millions of dollars during the 2020 racial justice protests.
Federal agents have reportedly issued subpoenas and executed at least one search warrant in connection with the probe, though no charges have been filed yet. The foundation, which raised over $90 million after George Floyd's death, faced concerns over its financial transparency, especially after news emerged in 2022 of a $6 million property purchase in California.
The investigation began during the Biden administration but has received renewed attention under the Trump-led Justice Department. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles is handling the case. Despite the scrutiny, the foundation maintains it is not the target of a federal criminal investigation, stating its commitment to transparency and responsible management of funds.
Federal agents have reportedly issued subpoenas and executed at least one search warrant in connection with the probe, though no charges have been filed yet. The foundation, which raised over $90 million after George Floyd's death, faced concerns over its financial transparency, especially after news emerged in 2022 of a $6 million property purchase in California.
The investigation began during the Biden administration but has received renewed attention under the Trump-led Justice Department. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles is handling the case. Despite the scrutiny, the foundation maintains it is not the target of a federal criminal investigation, stating its commitment to transparency and responsible management of funds.
