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New York Sues VDARE Founders, Alleging Self-Dealing and Seeking to Dissolve Charity

The civil case seeks VDARE’s dissolution with asset recovery after a probe that found alleged self-dealing tied to a $1.4 million West Virginia castle.

Peter Brimelow, founder of VDARE, speaks to supporters at a conference hosted by the National Policy Institute in Washington, DC on November 18, 2016.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks at a podium in front of an American flag.
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Overview

  • Attorney General Letitia James filed a civil lawsuit accusing Peter and Lydia Brimelow of diverting more than $2 million from the VDARE Foundation for personal benefit.
  • The complaint says $1.4 million in charitable funds bought the Berkeley Springs Castle, which the couple moved into before transferring to entities they controlled and charging VDARE rent and fees.
  • James asks the court to rescind the transactions, impose restitution and penalties, dissolve VDARE, appoint a receiver to distribute assets, and permanently bar the Brimelows from New York charities.
  • The AG cites years of noncompliance, noting VDARE was twice held in contempt, owes unpaid fines, and continued fundraising after declaring itself inoperative, despite reporting nearly $15 million in contributions since 2019.
  • Coverage notes a separate Justice Department criminal investigation of James led by Ed Martin, adding a charged backdrop that includes Martin’s prior appearances with VDARE.