FireAid investigation: Independent review finds no misconduct
The report says that funds raised from the star-studded benefit shows have been effectively distributed to LA wildfire victims
News By Lisa Henderson | 9 September 2025
An independent audit found that FireAid did not misuse the $100 million raised during a pair of all-star benefit concerts following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires in January.
FireAid enlisted global law firm Latham & Watkins to conduct an independent internal review of its grantmaking process in July, after widespread internet speculation, led by Republican congressman Kevin Kiley, about the distribution of the relief.
After interviewing FireAid board members and reviewing meeting minutes, wire transfers and emails, Latham concluded that there…
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