Millions for the Homeless… or His $7M Mansion? LA Charity Boss in Handcuffs! episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 15 MIN

Millions for the Homeless… or His $7M Mansion? LA Charity Boss in Handcuffs!

from News For Reasonable People · host Sean Reynolds

Alexander Soofer, the director of an L.A. charity, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) of $23 million. Soofer is accused of using the funds, intended to combat homelessness, for personal expenses, including a $7 million house and luxury vehicles. The DOJ is cracking down on this abuse of funds, with officials calling California a "poster child" for waste and fraud. The investigation highlights the lack of oversight in California's homeless programs and the misuse of taxpayer money that should be helping those in need. This latest scandal fuels the debate over LAHSA's effectiveness in solving the growing homeless problem, with accountability coming into sharp focus.

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