By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Tyree Conyers-Page, also known as Sir Maejor Page, the former head of Black Lives Matter of Greater Atlanta, has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for wire fraud and money laundering. The sentencing took place in Ohio on Thursday, following his conviction in April after a six-day trial.
Prosecutors revealed that Page misused over $500,000 in donations made to his organization through Facebook and other platforms like GoFundMe. Instead of using the funds for movement-related causes, he used them for personal expenses, including travel, luxury items, and even purchasing a home in Toledo, Ohio. Although Page argued that part of the money was for his “reasonable salary” as the organization’s manager, he admitted to prosecutors that he never consulted anyone in the organization about his pay.
The fraud allegations came to light in April 2020, when the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center received complaints accusing Page of misusing funds raised for Black Lives Matter of Greater Atlanta (BLMGA). Investigators found that, during the surge in donations after George Floyd’s death, Page transferred significant sums to his personal accounts. Despite claiming the funds were used for legitimate movement activities, Page spent lavishly on personal items and even purchased a property for $112,000 in Toledo, attempting to hide ownership through a non-disclosure agreement.
In addition to the fraud charges, Page had a history of legal issues, including multiple charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer in Georgia. These incidents included posing as an FBI agent and wearing a replica police uniform while armed. Despite these prior offenses, Page continued to lead the Black Lives Matter of Greater Atlanta movement until his legal troubles led to its dissolution.
Page, who also dabbled in acting, once made an unsuccessful bid for Atlanta City Council. He has faced public scrutiny for his extravagant lifestyle, which contradicted his public claims of promoting social justice through the Black Lives Matter movement.
With his sentencing, Page faces 42 months in prison, though his lawyer has suggested there may be potential for parole after serving part of the term.
