"Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office."
"The charges include conflict of interest in government contracts, misappropriation of public funds, perjury and accepting prohibited gifts, prosecutors said."
"Collective Impact received roughly $8.5 million in city grant funding while Spingola was executive director between 2021 and 2024 through the city's Dream Keeper Initiative."
Sheryl Davis, former head of San Francisco's human rights commission, is accused of funneling public money into organizations she controlled, costing the city millions. She allegedly directed funds to Collective Impact, a nonprofit she previously led, while maintaining financial ties after her commission appointment. James Spingola, the nonprofit's former executive director, faces charges for aiding Davis in her conflict of interest. The investigation revealed significant involvement by Davis in fund allocation decisions, leading to charges including misappropriation of public funds and perjury.
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