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Oregon Nonprofit Founder Accused of Gambling Away Relief Funds
Marcus Brooks, the founder and executive director of the Cascade Relief Team, was indicted on two counts of Aggravated Theft in the First Degree. The Oregon Department of Justice confirmed the indictment in a press release. Brooks allegedly used a $326,000 grant from the American Red Cross, intended for building tornado shelters, for personal expenses including gambling, entertainment, and travel.
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