Southern Poverty Law Center Embroiled in DOJ Investigation Over Possible Criminal Charges

The Southern Poverty Law Center's interim CEO Bryan Fair announced in a Tuesday video that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the organization and possibly preparing criminal charges. The investigation reportedly involves allegations made by former employees against the organization. Fair did not provide further details on the nature of the allegations or the DOJ's intentions. The development has raised concerns about the center's future operations.