Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison files a civil lawsuit against the nonprofit We Push for Peace and two former directors, Trahern Pollard and Jaclyn McGuigan, alleging they misused $6.5 million intended for community violence prevention work in Minnesota. According to the complaint described by outlets covering the case, the alleged conduct includes diverting funds to pay for personal and luxury-related items, with accusations that money was used for trips to Las Vegas, luxury vehicles, and a private liquor store. The reporting also says the nonprofit effectively collapses amid the allegations.
The lawsuit is presented as a civil action, not a criminal prosecution. The claims are allegations, and the case has not been resolved in court. The outlets agree on the core details: the amount at issue ($6.5 million), the organization involved (We Push for Peace), the named former directors, and that Ellison announces the lawsuit as part of the state’s enforcement efforts related to the nonprofit’s use of funds.
