Dominique Morgan, the former executive director of the The Okra Project, has been remanded into custody as she awaits sentencing in a high-profile fraud case involving the misuse of nonprofit funds.
Morgan previously pleaded guilty to charges tied to the theft of approximately $99,000 that was intended to support a bail assistance initiative for vulnerable individuals. Prosecutors said the funds were instead diverted for personal expenses, and that falsified documentation was submitted to make it appear the money had been used as intended.
According to a statement from the organization, Morgan was taken into custody on April 29, 2026, and will remain detained until her formal sentencing, which is scheduled for May 28, 2026.
The case has drawn widespread attention due to Morgan’s prior reputation as an activist and leader within the Black transgender community. The allegations — and subsequent guilty plea — have also raised broader concerns about financial oversight and accountability within nonprofit organizations handling community aid funds.
Morgan faces a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison under New York law, though the final outcome will be determined at the upcoming sentencing hearing.
