Posted 11/28/2023, 6:10:22 PM
Leo's Consulting Firm Received $21M from Nonprofit Under Investigation for Tax Violations
- Leonard Leo's consulting firm CRC Advisors received $21M in 2022 from The 85 Fund, part of Leo's nonprofit network
- The 85 Fund is under investigation by Washington D.C. attorney general for potentially violating tax laws
- Revelation comes as attorney general investigates The 85 Fund's finances and Leo faces scrutiny for his role in conservative legal movement
- Leo's network investigated after complaint over $33.8M paid to CRC over 2 years starting in 2020 prompted inquiries into services provided
- After news of investigation, The 85 Fund moved headquarters from Virginia to Texas; Leo not cooperating with investigators