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Former Southern Poverty Law Center researcher accused of paying informants improperly

Troy Public Radio | By Kyle Gassiott
Published August 13, 2026 at 4:43 AM EDT

The FBI filed new charges Wednesday against a former Southern Poverty Law Center researcher, adding to an existing indictment against the civil rights organization.

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