Ellen Aprill, an expert on tax and charities at LMU Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, told the Associated Press that convicted criminals and their families could be considered in need and qualify as a permissible charitable purpose. While supporting someone convicted of acts of terrorism could be seen as encouraging criminal activity, that would need to be proven, she said.
Source: Associated Press
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