US Charity Director Sentenced For Embezzling $50,000 Donation Linked To Curry TV Appearance

Times of India - India · india

Howard Solomon, former executive director of the East Oakland Boxing Association, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for embezzling funds. Solomon diverted a $50,000 donation, presented during Stephen and Ayesha Curry's appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, into his personal bank account. He pleaded guilty to mail fraud and tax evasion, admitting to embezzling at least $549,000 between 2017 and 2021. Solomon was ordered to repay the charity and the IRS for using charitable funds for personal expenses.