The Southern Poverty Law Center has filed a motion to dismiss a federal indictment, alleging a retaliatory campaign by the Justice Department. - The indictment is described as the 'culmination of a top-down, retributive campaign.' - The case is being heard in Shasta County, California.
- SPLC attorneys argue the prosecution lacks legal merit and was brought in bad faith. The SPLC seeks to have the charges dropped entirely, citing vindictive prosecution.