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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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David Smith in Washington

Rightwing legal activist accused of misusing $73m from non-profit groups

Portrait of Leonard Leo.
Leonard Leo, a rightwing legal activist, is said to have been the chief curator of supreme court nominees when Donald Trump served as president. Photograph: Carolyn Kaster/AP

Leonard Leo, a rightwing legal activist, has raked in more than $73m over six years from non-profit groups that may be diverting money illegally to his businesses, according to a watchdog complaint seen by the Guardian.

Leo is a hugely influential figure said to have been the chief curator of supreme court nominees when Donald Trump was US president. The devout Catholic is a staunch opponent of abortion rights.

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