Indictment in Oklahoma City for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
A federal grand jury in Oklahoma City has indicted Tashera Sheri Amore Dickerson on charges related to wire fraud and money laundering, according to U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troster.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized the Justice Department’s commitment to addressing misconduct within the Black Lives Matter organization. He stated that this case illustrates allegations of leadership members misusing donations for their personal benefit. “We have zero tolerance for fraud against the American people,” he added.
Dickerson, 52, has served as the executive director of Black Lives Matter Oklahoma City (BLMOKC) since 2016. A press release about the indictment reveals she had access to the organization’s financial accounts, including those connected to PayPal and CashApp.
The release explains that BLMOKC accepted donations through its association with the Arizona-based Alliance for Global Justice (AFGJ), despite not being a registered 501(c)(3) organization. AFGJ was supposed to oversee the organization’s finances, requiring full accountability for fund disbursements and restricting the use of funds for real estate without approval. Since the late spring of 2020, BLMOKC raised over $5.6 million, primarily intended to support its mission of social justice, including bail for individuals arrested during protests following George Floyd’s death. However, allegations suggest the organization failed to adhere to its designated use of these funds.
Officials claim that Dickerson transferred more than $2 million to her personal account over five years. The indictment notes that, despite the stated purpose of the funds, she misappropriated resources from BLMOKC’s account for personal gain, starting in June 2020 and continuing into October 2025. Specifically, she allegedly deposited at least $2.35 million from returned bail checks into her personal account.
The funds were reportedly spent on trips to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic, significant retail purchases, and grocery delivery services, among other personal expenses. Notably, she is accused of acquiring a personal vehicle and several real estate properties in Oklahoma City, all linked to her name or an LLC she controlled.
Moreover, the indictment states that Dickerson submitted false annual reports to AFGJ, claiming that BLMOKC’s funds were used solely for tax-exempt purposes, without disclosing her personal financial gain.
On December 3, a grand jury handed down a 25-count indictment against Dickerson, which includes 20 counts of wire fraud and five counts of money laundering. If found guilty, she could face severe penalties, including lengthy prison time. Each wire fraud charge carries a possible sentence of up to 20 years and a fine of $250,000. Money laundering charges can lead to 10 years in prison and similar fines. Overall, she faces a potential maximum of 450 years in prison and fines exceeding $7.5 million, depending on the criminal property involved.
This investigation was conducted by the FBI’s Oklahoma City Field Office and the IRS Criminal Investigation Division, with prosecution being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matt Dillon and Jessica L. Perry.
