Former Oakland Youth Boxing Program Director Faces Mail Fraud, Tax Evasion Charges

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The former director of an Oakland nonprofit pleaded not guilty Monday to embezzling more than $100,000 from the organization he once led.

Howard Solomon ran the East Oakland Boxing Association, a nonprofit organization that provides boxing lessons, coaching and mentorship to children. The gym is located on 98th St. near San Leandro.

As the director of EOBA, Solomon was in charge of managing daily operations, fundraising and oversight of the organization's budget and finances.

EOBA director Howard Solomon with Steph and Ayesha Curry/Eat Learn Play/Eat Learn Play

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