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Claim Text: Both have been charged with wire fraud.
Simplified Text: Michael Young and Lakiya Malone have both been charged with wire fraud.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "charge": "wire fraud", "person": [ "Michael Young", "Lakiya Malone" ] }
Subject Tags: Law Enforcement Fraud
UUID: 53b4c812-4c5b-40bc-b6ff-45d9c2287046
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Created: September 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 17, 2026 at 10:08 PM (3 weeks ago)

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DOJ Says Workers at L.A. Homeless Nonprofits Spent Tax Dollars on Vacations, Nightclubs, Bail

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https://reason.com/2026/09/16/doj-says-workers-at-l-a-homeless-nonprofits-spent-tax-dollars-on-vacations-nightclubs-bail

The DOJ has charged three individuals in Los Angeles with defrauding federal funds intended for homelessness programs. They are accused of spending tax dollars on personal expenses like vacations, nightclubs, and bail.

Fraud Homelessness Los Angeles Nonprofits Tax Dollars DOJ Investigation Public Funds

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