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Palm Springs woman charged in broader criminal case against Southern Poverty Law Center
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Michael Kunzelman, Kimberly Chandler and Jaimie Ding| The Associated Press , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The individual, a 59-year-old woman, was previously employed by the organization.
A Palm Springs resident is facing charges in a case involving a civil rights group. The individual, a 59-year-old woman, was previously employed by the organization. She has been named in an indictment that was recently made public.
The charges against her include conspiracy and fraud-related offenses. The case is part of a broader investigation into the group, which is based in another state. Further details about the case are available from the source, including the specific counts against the defendant and the background of the investigation.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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