Heidi Beirich, a former official at the Southern Poverty Law Center, has been indicted by prosecutors for allegedly making payments to an informant with whom she was romantically involved. Beirich's attorney has characterized the indictment as an attempt to suppress political opposition.
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Former Southern Poverty Law Center Official Indicted for Payments to Informants
Heidi Beirich, a former official at the Southern Poverty Law Center, faces indictment for allegedly paying an informant with whom she had a romantic relationship. Her lawyer claims the case is an effort to silence political adversaries.
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