White nationalist and “alt-right” leader Richard Spencer broke Virginia nonprofit laws by failing to register in the state and failing to tell potential donors his group lost its tax-exempt status, according to a new report.
The Los Angeles Times reported Monday night the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services — which oversees nonprofits in the state — began investigating Spencer in March.
After working with Spencer to become compliant with the law, the investigation ended June 8. Spencer was not accused of criminal behavior in the case, the Los Angeles Times said.
“We take this very seriously,” Spencer told the Los Angeles Times, sharing a June 1 letter from the state confirming his group has completed the registration to legally operate in Virginia. “We’re doing everything we can to get everything in order.”‘
Spencer’s Alexandria, Va.-based nonprofit is called the National Policy Institute. He has called for a “peaceful ethnic cleansing” in America.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Spencer told Virginia regulators “the purpose of this charitable organization is to secure the existence of our people and a future for white children.”
Spencer’s controversial views have gained attention because of his vocal support for President Trump.
