In two cases, informants who were active members of the local KKK chapter reportedly told the SPLC that they wanted out because they feared for their safety. Instead of supporting their exit, The SPLC employee allegedly encouraged [KKK members] to remain involved and offered them a monthly salary of $1,200 to do so. As a result, one informant rose into a leadership role within the kkk, recruited other new members, purchased KKK materials, and were even reimbursed for expenses related to cross burning events. (07:05–07:16)
CLAIM
Asserts that an SPLC employee encouraged KKK involvement with financial incentives.
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