Oakland Boxing Nonprofit Leader to Plead Guilty to Embezzlement 🥊💔
The former executive director of the East Oakland Boxing Association, Howard Solomon, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of mail fraud, tax evasion, and embezzling a significant donation from Stephen and Ayesha Curry.
Solomon is set to enter his plea in U.S. District Court in Oakland. Prosecutors allege he used nonprofit funds for personal expenses like Amazon purchases, a vacation rental, and a Ford Explorer. The Curry donation, intended for the boxing program that aids youth in East Oakland, was also deposited into his personal account.
The nonprofit has condemned Solomon's actions, stating they are committed to regaining supporters' trust and continuing their mission to serve the community's youth.
This case, a result of an IRS investigation, highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in nonprofit leadership.
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