Atlanta Black Lives Matter Activist Facing Federal Charges

ATLANTA, GA — The FBI on Friday arrested an Atlanta-based activist on Friday for allegedly laundering more than $200,000 in donations intended for the Black Lives Matter movement.

According to a reports by FOX 5 Atlanta and multiple other outlets, Sir Maejor Page, whose real name is Tyree Conyers-Page, was arrested in Toledo, Ohio. Authorities said he used donations for the Black Lives Matter movement on personal expenses.

Page ran a Facebook page called Black Lives Matter of Greater Atlanta and solicited donations through a GoFundMe account, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported, citing the FBI. The group began accepting donations following George Floyd's death, and Page allegedly assured donors all money would be used for "movement-related expenses."

Page is accused of using a debit card linked to the account to buy food, entertainment, tailored suits and a new security system. Page is also accused of spending $112,000 on a home and adjacent lot in Toledo, and transferring donations into his personal account to buy a pistol and two rifles.

Page now faces one count of federal wire fraud and two counts of money laundering.