Solomon Howard, a former executive director of the East Oakland Boxing Association, faces charges for allegedly embezzling funds from the nonprofit, including a $50,000 donation from Steph and Ayesha Curry. Prosecutors claim he deposited the funds into his personal account, made unauthorized purchases amounting to $100,000 on Amazon, and financed two luxury vehicles and a vacation rental property with the embezzled money. Despite pleading not guilty to charges including mail fraud and tax evasion, he was released on a $25,000 bond. The organization aims to mentor local youth through boxing and various educational programs.
Federal prosecutors allege that Solomon Howard, former executive director of East Oakland Boxing Association, embezzled funds including a $50,000 donation from the Currys.
Howard allegedly used funds for personal expenses, including a Ford Explorer, Cadillac Escalade, and $100,000 on Amazon, leading to his arrest.
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