Tyree Conyers-Page, also known as Sir Maejor Page, was sentenced to serve 3 years in prison. He was found guilty on one count of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering back in April. Page allegedly funneled funds donated to his BLM Great Atlanta organization via Facebook into personal pursuits, including travel, luxury items, and even a home in Toledo, Ohio.
Page continued to solicit donations for his alleged social justice charity through the organization’s Facebook page, even after its tax-exempt status was revoked for failing to file IRS Form 990 for three consecutive years. To maintain the appearance of legitimacy, he frequently shared posts about social and racial issues, despite the loss of tax-exempt status. He also engaged in private messaging with users on Facebook, misleading them into believing their donations would support efforts to “fight for George Floyd” and the broader “movement.” Consequently, around 18,000 individuals donated to the BLM of Greater Atlanta charity via its Facebook account, which Page managed.
When questioned in court, he maintained that some of the money he used for to support his salary. There was no clear agreement on what Pages salary should be nor did he consult with anyone.
Page's downfall started when The National Threat Operations Center of BI fielded a complaint against him, alleging he falsely portrayed himself as a leader of the Black Lives Matter movement and misappropriated the organization’s funds. Prosecutors uncovered that Page had set up a social media page titled Black Lives Matter of Greater Atlanta (BLMGA) and registered it as a non-profit, enabling him to collect donations.
When Page's personal bank accounts were investigated funds being transferred between the non-profit BLM business account. Prosecutors presented the court with over $400,000.00 in donations under the control on Page and spent solely by Page on his lavish lifestyle allegedly.
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