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Founder Sues Own Nonprofit Over $1M | Buffalo News
A nonprofit founded to fight opioid addiction is suing its own founder, Avi Israel, accusing him of stealing nearly a million dollars for personal luxuries — from vacations and electronics to unauthorized loans — while wielding unchecked power as CEO, board president, and sole decision-maker. The fallout: financial collapse, staff cuts from 90 to just 16, and shattered trust with government partners. Israel denies it all, calling the suit revenge after he sued the org first, and claims he personally funded it to keep it alive — backed by board approvals and personal debt guarantees that now…
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