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- An ex-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategist at Facebook has pleaded guilty to embezzling millions from the company.
- Barbara Furlow-Smiles ran DEI initiatives at Facebook from 2017 to 2021, according to prosecutors.
- Federal prosecutors say she recruited former interns, babysitters, and a hair stylist for her kickback scheme.
A former top Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion manager at Facebook has pleaded guilty to embezzling millions from the social media company as part of a sprawling kickback scheme, federal prosecutors announced this week.