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In his lawsuit, Musk accuses OpenAI of betraying its original nonprofit mission and misappropriating his founding donations totalling $38 million to build an empire valued at over $850 billion.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Department of Justice on Thursday charged two real estate executives with defrauding California’s Homekey program, allegedly misappropriating millions meant for homeless housing.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2025

Desurmont’s family sued Puech in an effort to recover the money, and later sued Freymond for misappropriating assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

Several other members of his Taiwan People Party have also been charged for misappropriating political donations.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2024

Well, I don't know," retorted "Steve," "I am thinking of reporting you for misappropriating government property.

From A Gunner Aboard the "Yankee" by Doubleday, Russell