DOJ Investigates Black Lives Matter Fraud

The United States — United States Department of Justice is investigating whether leaders of the Black Lives Matter, Inc. defrauded donors who contributed over $90 million during racial justice protests in 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. Federal law enforcement officials have issued subpoenas and a search warrant as part of the probe, which began during the Joe Biden administration and is now receiving renewed attention under the Donald Trump administration. Critics have accused the Black Lives Matter of lacking transparency in its spending, particularly after it confirmed using $6 million in donations to purchase a Los Angeles-area property in 2022. The Black Lives Matter has denied wrongdoing, stating it is not a target of the federal criminal investigation and is committed to transparency. The investigation is being handled by the United States — United States District Court for the Central District of California, where top prosecutor Bill Essayli, who has previously criticized Black Lives Matter, is involved.