Boston Activist Monica Cannon-Grant, Husband Facing Federal Fraud Charges
A federal grand jury has reportedly indicted activist Monica Cannon-Grant and her husband on allegations they defrauded donors of the nonprofit they founded, Violence In Boston, committed unemployment fraud; and lied to a mortgage lender.
According to Boston.com, prosecutors announced Tuesday (March 15) that Cannon-Grant, 41, and Clark Grant, 38, were charged in an 18-count indictment alleging the couple spent donations to their nonprofit on themselves for buying hotel reservations, gas, restaurant meals, food deliveries. Personal travel and more while hiding their transactions from bookkeepers, financial auditors and directors.
Officials allege the two also received approximately $100,000 in unemployment benefits they were not entitled to.
According to Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachel Rollins’ office, the husband and wife were charged with two counts of wire fraud conspiracy, one count of conspiracy, 13 counts of wire fraud, and one count of making false statements to a mortgage lending business.
Arrested on Tuesday morning, Cannon-Grant was also charged with a count of mail fraud. That afternoon, Judge Judith Dein ordered Cannon-Grant released on personal recognizance with conditions set around her employment and volunteer work.
