When Mass Shooting Victim Funds Went to Somali-Linked Nonprofits

About this video

Colion examines the aftermath of the Lewiston, Maine mass shooting, arguing that survivors were betrayed by the fundraising system meant to help them. He reports that while donors were told 100% of funds would go to victims, nearly 30% (approximately $1.9 million) allegedly went to nonprofits instead, leaving survivors like one woman who was shot twice with only $32,000 while facing $93,000 in medical bills. Colion frames this as an accountability failure and breach of trust, emphasizing that victim funds should never be diverted regardless of one’s position on gun policy.

Key takeaways

• Colion argues that donors were told 100% of funds would go to Lewiston shooting victims, but he reports nearly 30% allegedly went to nonprofits instead
• According to Colion’s analysis, survivors faced massive medical bills while receiving far less aid than promised, which he characterizes as a systemic betrayal of trust
• Colion maintains this is an accountability issue, not a political one, asserting that victim money should never be diverted regardless of one’s stance on guns or other policies

Episode details: published January 11, 2026 · 7:10 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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