The founder of a George Soros-funded progressive legal group quietly resigned after her own staff accused her of racism, exposing the breathtaking hypocrisy at the heart of the left’s criminal justice reform movement.
Progressive Leader Falls to Own Movement’s Standards
Miriam Krinsky founded Fair and Just Prosecution in 2017 with backing from George Soros’s Open Society Foundations, positioning herself as a champion of anti-racist criminal justice reform. The organization expanded rapidly, supporting over 60 progressive prosecutors across major U.S. jurisdictions while advocating for reduced incarceration and decriminalization policies. However, internal staff accusations of racism forced Krinsky’s resignation in September 2024, revealing a stark contradiction between the group’s public mission and internal practices.
Cover-Up Attempt Exposed by Leaked Communications
Fair and Just Prosecution initially claimed Krinsky stepped down to spend more time with her family, a standard corporate euphemism for forced departures. The Washington Free Beacon later revealed through leaked internal emails that staff accusations of racism were the true catalyst for her resignation. This deceptive public narrative demonstrates the organization’s willingness to mislead supporters and the media about serious internal misconduct allegations.
Soros Network Faces Mounting Failures
Krinsky’s downfall coincides with broader setbacks for the Soros-funded progressive prosecutor movement. High-profile prosecutors backed by the billionaire’s network have faced recalls, electoral defeats, and public criticism over rising crime rates in their jurisdictions. George Gascón in Los Angeles and other Soros-backed district attorneys have struggled to maintain public support as their lenient policies fail to deliver promised results.
New Leadership Continues Failed Agenda
Amy Fettig and Robin Olsen now lead Fair and Just Prosecution as co-executive directors, vowing to continue the organization’s reform agenda. They plan to advance research on prosecutorial discretion, sex work decriminalization, and bail reform—the same policies that have contributed to public safety concerns in cities nationwide. The leadership change offers no indication of meaningful course correction despite the internal turmoil and external failures.
EXCLUSIVE: Founder of Soros-Backed Legal Group Resigned Amid Internal Accusations of Racismhttps://t.co/GxrlPdOb1b
— Washington Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) August 19, 2025
This scandal exposes the fundamental dishonesty of progressive advocacy groups that preach equity while failing to practice it internally. The resignation undermines the credibility of an already struggling movement that has prioritized ideology over public safety and organizational integrity.
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EXCLUSIVE: Founder of Soros-Backed Legal Group Resigned Amid Internal Accusations of Racism
Co-Executive Directors Amy Fettig and Robin Olsen to Lead FJP
Soros-Backed Legal Group Founder Resigns Amid Racism Claims