Slacktivist Rebellion Blog

John Diehl’s $379,000 Wire Fraud Scheme “Emergency funds were meant to save lives—not bankroll fraud.” 📸 Snapshot Summary In September 2025, John Diehl , former Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives, pleaded guilty to wire fraud  for diverting $379,000 in federal pandemic relief funds  for personal use. These funds were intended to support struggling communities during the COVID-19 crisis. Instead, they became a personal windfall for a trusted public official. Thi