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-Lurid Crime Tales-
Top SPLC official allegedly funneled $1.2M to neo-Nazi informant who was secret romantic partner
[FOX] The details were revealed in a superseding indictment filed June 2 by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against the SPLC, which has faced mounting scrutiny over allegations that it funded individuals tied to extremist groups it publicly opposed.

According to the document, the director of the SPLC’s Intelligence Project was in a secret romantic relationship with a paid field source who infiltrated a neo-Nazi organization known as the National Alliance at the direction of SPLC.

The SPLC director reportedly shared a home with the source and allegedly used a fake company to funnel charitable funds to the partner. A significant portion of the money reportedly ended up in a shared bank account used to fund their life together.
Posted by: Skidmark || 06/17/2026 12:13 || Comments || Link || [1765 views] Top|| File under:


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Disgraced Eric Swalwell must return $30k in donations or face the consequences: FEC
[CA Post] As the race to replace him gets underway, federal regulators are pressing former Rep. Eric Swalwell to return more than $30,000 in general election donations or face a potential audit and enforcement action.

In a June 15 letter, the Federal Election Commission warned Swalwell’s committee that it must refund the funds because he is no longer running for office.

The move from the FEC is escalating pressure on the disgraced ex-congressman as multiple financial and personal controversies continue to swirl.

As the scandals deepen, voters in the San Francisco Bay Area congressional district formerly represented by Swalwell cast ballots Tuesday night to determine who will replace the Democrat in a special election for the seat.

The warning lands on top of already heavy scrutiny surrounding Swalwell’s failed California gubernatorial bid, where filings show significant campaign spending, including nearly $38,807 paid between April 19 and May 16 to North Hollywood-based transportation and security operator Darly Meyer and his CYD Global Car Service, which advertises chauffeured vehicles and executive protection.

Those same filings also show the campaign has spent substantial sums on legal fees, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, as Swalwell faces multiple ongoing inquiries tied to misconduct allegations.
Posted by: Frank G || 06/17/2026 10:35 || Comments || Link || [1795 views] Top|| File under: Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life, & Kleptocrats

#1  You would think Swalwell would face significant justice if the revelations about him weren’t just a way for Dems to get him out of the governor’s race in CA.
Posted by: Super Hose || 06/17/2026 11:24 Comments || Top||


Home Front: Politix
Gavin Newsom burned with big ethics fine over LA wildfire charity cash
[NY Post] "Oleaginous" Gov. Gavin Newsom — who is facing a federal investigation — has agreed to pay a $31,500 ethics fine after California’s political watchdogs found the governor failed to timely disclose millions of dollars in donations he solicited, many of which were tied to Los Angeles wildfire relief.

The Fair Political Practices Commission’s enforcement division said Newsom failed to file 36 behested payment reports on time in 2024 and 2025, covering more than $5.5 million in payments from corporations, foundations, and other donors.

The late reports covered donations from some of the biggest names in business and philanthropy: $1 million from the Chuck Lorre Foundation; $500,000 each from BlackRock, Uber Eats, Lockheed Martin, and the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation; $250,000 from Apple, $200,000 from Amazon, and $150,000 each from Verizon and American Express.

Thirty-four of the payments went to the California Fire Foundation after Newsom or his staff directed people looking to help after the devastating January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires to the nonprofit, which supports firefighters and fire victims, according to a filing ahead of a FPPC meeting Thursday.

Newsom was already fined once for failing to report millions in behested payments in a timely manner.

Watchdogs said Newsom reported the donations before the FPPC became aware of them, and his office cooperated with the investigation. The filing also noted the emergency circumstances surrounding the wildfires.

However, the pattern of late reporting required a substantial penalty because "the present case is a repeat violation."

The governor’s office acknowledged that paperwork was filed late but declined to comment.

In November 2024, the FPPC approved a $10,500 penalty against Newsom over late reports involving $14.4 million in behested payments. Under California law, elected officials must disclose payments of $5,000 or more that they solicit for charities, government programs, or other causes.

Some of Newsom’s behested payment reports this time around were filed more than six months late. A $50,000 payment from Schwab Charitable Funds to the Institute for Local Government was reported 229 days late, according to the FPPC filing.
Posted by: Frank G || 06/17/2026 07:31 || Comments || Link || [1787 views] Top|| File under: Commies

#1  $30k fine is his laundry bill.
Posted by: Super Hose || 06/17/2026 11:28 Comments || Top||


#3  How Deep Are the Newsoms in It? THIS Deep.
Posted by: Frank G || 06/17/2026 12:45 Comments || Top||


Michael Goodwin: Leaked and classified Situation Room talks demands a criminal probe from ‘furious' Trump
[NY Post] Catch em and hang em
Posted by: Frank G || 06/17/2026 06:59 || Comments || Link || [1761 views] Top|| File under: Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life, & Kleptocrats

#1  Find who leaked them and hang them for treason and sedition. Tired of these crybabies putting our country and troops at risk for lefty points.
Posted by: DarthVader || 06/17/2026 10:12 Comments || Top||

#2  Check a few bank accounts and you'll likely locate a candidate or two.
Posted by: Besoeker || 06/17/2026 11:07 Comments || Top||

#3  Whoever did the WH cocaine investigation, don’t have them do this one.
Posted by: Super Hose || 06/17/2026 11:30 Comments || Top||

#4  Excellent recommendation Supe.
Posted by: Besoeker || 06/17/2026 11:40 Comments || Top||



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