Charity leader sued by Oregon AG over nearly $837K in allegedly stolen funds
Published on April 17, 2026.
Marcus Brooks, founder and executive director of Cascade Relief Team (CRT), is being sued by the Oregon Attorney General for allegedly stealing nearly $837K from the charity. The funds were intended to support victims of natural disasters in Oregon and Kentucky. The lawsuit alleges that Brooks used his position to divert charitable donations and government grants to himself for personal use. The complaint also alleges that the charity was never legitimately governed.
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