Founder of Cascade Relief Team Indicted, Accused of Using Grants on Personal Travel and Casino Trips

Oregon founder of disaster relief group charged with spending funds on casinos, strip clubs, personal debt

The founder of an Oregon disaster relief nonprofit was indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury on Tuesday for stealing money donated to help tornado victims.

Oregon nonprofit leader spent disaster relief funds at casinos, AG says

Marcus Brooks is accused of stealing $326,000 in disaster relief funds to pay for casino trips and personal expenses.

Founder of Cascade Relief Team indicted, accused of using grants on personal travel and casino trips

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The founder of an Oregon nonprofit that claimed to assist victims of natural disasters is now facing criminal charges. Marcus Brooks, founder and executive director of Cascade Relief Team, was indicted Sept. 1 by a Lincoln County grand jury on two counts of first-degree aggravated theft. “This man preyed on people [...]

Cascade Relief Team founder indicted for misusing $326K grant

A Lincoln County grand jury indicted the founder of a disaster relief charity on two counts of theft for allegedly stealing money meant to help tornado victims rebuild.

Charity founder indicted for allegedly stealing disaster relief funds

A Lincoln County grand jury has indicted Marcus Brooks, founder and executive director of the Cascade Relief Team, on two counts of Aggravated Theft in the First Degree.

Grand jury indicts Cascade Relief Team founder over stolen donations

Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) --- A Lincoln County grand jury has indicted Marcus Brooks, the founder and executive director of the Cascade Relief Team, on two counts of Aggravated Theft in the First Degree. State officials announced Wednesday that Brooks is accused of stealing charitable donations intended to help tornado victims rebuild. The criminal indictment specifically