Ripped from the Headlines: Federal Funding Scandals Across the Country

Nonprofits and grant funding programs exist for public good. But sadly, not all individuals and agencies tasked with the responsibility of safeguarding grant funds follow the rules. Ripped straight from the headlines, from college professors and nonprofit leaders to state governments and retired NFL quarterbacks, we learn that no one is above the law.

 

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To learn more about today’s stories, read the following articles:

CUNY Scientist Accused of Fabricating Data

U.S. levels fraud indictment at CUNY scientist who helped Alzheimer’s drug developer | Science | AAAS

 

Office of Public Affairs | Professor Charged for Operating Multimillion-Dollar Grant Fraud Scheme | United States Department of Justice

 

Co-developer of Cassava’s potential Alzheimer’s drug cited for ‘egregious misconduct’ | Science | AAAS

 

Minnesota Nonprofit Employees Convicted for Misuse of Funds

5 of 7 defendants convicted of misusing Covid relief money meant to feed children

 

Minnesota man gets 28 years for pandemic-era food fraud

 

Former NFL QB and State of Mississippi Welfare Scandal

Brett Favre scandal explained: Ex-NFL QB accused of misusing Mississippi state welfare funds - CBS Sports

 

Brett Favre and the Mississippi Welfare Scandal: Inside the Shocking Fraud Case