The Southern Poverty Law Center's former chief financial officer was arrested Wednesday and charged with fraud in a superseding indictment that accuses her of overseeing donor payments to informants inside hate groups -- including one with whom she had been in a romantic relationship and shared a bank account -- according to newly unsealed court documents.Heidi Beirich was arrested in California Wednesday morning and charged with several counts, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Popular ReadsThis is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
DOJ charges former Southern Poverty Law Center CFO with fraud
The Southern Poverty Law Center's former chief financial officer has been arrested and charged with fraud related to payments made to informants inside hate groups.










