I have received increasingly emotional and irrational outreaches from various parties pushing me to negotiate a resolution to a situation that was caused solely by the planned actions of the board and the executive team addressed on this email, OKeefe wrote. Join The Spectator community and view or post a comment on this article. How far Project Veritas representing the Ancient Greek Goddess of Truth has fallen to become the defacto Project Dolos representing the Ancient Greek Spirit of Deception. The Board of Directors of Project Veritas has accused OKeefe of financial misfeasance. Its allegations of financial improprieties by the man who until recently served as the groups chairman include that he spent money donated to the organization on various luxuries for himself, such as charter flights and theater tickets. It sparked a war of words that quickly got personal. Award-winner Beverley, who grew up in Penn Fields, met the 36-year-old electrician on the set of one of her videos. I LOVE THIS!! Soul singer Beverley Knight was marrying her fianc James O'Keefe today, telling her fans: "I'm marrying the man of my dreams". The PV cabal had all of the typical manifestations of a decision making body having made a decision for a desired outcome before having evaluated the evidence and then seeking information that would justify the desired outcome no matter how tenuous, marginal, misrepresented, or irrelevant the information is. silenced, embarrassed, compromised, and or ostracized and then went on their fishing expedition to make their plan seem legitimate. WATCH: Schumer Threatens Fox, Says He Has 'Right' To Tell Them 'What to Do', Gavin Newsom Gets Mic-Dropped After Sniffing Around in Another Red State's Backyard, Texas' Proposed 'Get Married, Stay Married, and Be Fruitful and Multiply' Law Has People Talking and Heads Exploding, Disney Gets Desperate, Punishes People for Talking Negatively About Its Live-Action 'Peter Pan' Monstrosity, Sen. 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Posted by Kane on February 25, 2023 4:42 pmNEWS JUNKIES -- CHECK OUT OUR HOMEPAGE. "Leadership has a price and results often come at a human cost," O'Keefe noted. David Johnson Hasbro Insider I follow James OKeefe but not Project Veritos anymore. Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. Kent Heckenlively JD, co-author for Cary Poarch, Ryan Hartwig, David Johnson and Zach Vorhies. PV board members have two choices: Resign or go down with the ship. HONESTY! OKeefe asked the board to resign Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. NJ state wrestling tournament: Controlling what you can pays off Exclusive: @JamesOKeefeIII, my friend and former boss at @Project_Veritas, just read his resignation letter to his former team and board members at their Mamaroneck, N.Y. headquarters. This password will be used to sign into all, How James OKeefe Lost the Project Veritas Civil War, 6 Stand-ups Analyze ChatGPTs Attempts to Steal Their Jobs. You\'ll receive the next newsletter in your inbox. These events confuse, and they hurt us leaving all of us in a state of limbo., So, we have a choice to make. So where is Mr. OKeefes court injunction to stop this alleged slander and defamation. However, multiple individuals with involvement spanning the existence of Project Veritas said that OKeefes imprudent spending on travel extended well beyond donor-related business, including sending limousines and expensive SUVs to pick up friends for lunch meetings, flying out girlfriends on private planes and even convincing employees to purchase gas for his boat so they could brush it off as a travel expense and get reimbursed by the organization. All box sizes also offer an optional lid and DURABOX labels. Will others follow? Front-page contributor for RedState. Kate Bedingfield, Bidens Translator, Leaves the White House. From the ACORN expos to being raided and arrested, to Planned Parenthood and most recently Pfizer, O'Keefe recalled the organization's storied past before responding to some of what's been said by the board of Project Veritas both in private and in public. He has built a record of honesty and bravery. The remaining shell of Project Veritas will whither and die. Cassandra Spencer Facebook Insider The former VP has an extremely narrow path to viability in 2024. Ivory Hecker Fox News Insider So I am not confusions you. Concerned he would lose the Plays Incompetent Willy Wonka at CPAC. "I'm not done. People close to OKeefe, however, dont put much stock in the memo. Dem Mayor Highlights the Importance of God: 'When We Took Prayers Out of East Palestine Residents Demand Norfolk Southern to Own Up to Their Mistake During FBI Whistleblower Claims Agency Used 'Threat Tag' to Focus On Pro-Lifers After Dobbs Pro-Lifers Issue Warnings After Ohio's 'Radical' Abortion Amendment Clears First Hurdle. Overall, staff at the company seem split in their attitudes toward OKeefes departure. The secretly-videotaped shotgun wedding was cooked up in order to score one of OKeefes more bizarre wingnut points: To prove that government bureaucrats in charge of administering marriage licenses dont care about love. 1,539 words On February 10, Project Veritas Board of Directors forced James OKeefe out of the organization he founded in 2010. Any idea how many great conservatives he has destroyed? Im for James OKeefe starting a new company called Veritas Project. Also, what whistle-blower is now going to trust PV with their information? @OANN Anthony DEsposito has a bill to keep Santos, a fellow Republican, from profiting off his lies. So much is happening I can hardly keep up! James OKeefe All rights reserved. Samuel Corum/Getty Images. For all other types of cookies we need your permission. Our writers hold no party line; their only allegiance is to clarity of thought, elegance of expression and independence of opinion. O'Keefe also revealed a Project Veritas officer sent an email to the board alleging that Project Veritas funds had been used to pay the down payment for O'Keefe's We hope that any misinformation is immediately corrected and that there is full transparency. This stand by the whistleblowers proves that the Board of PV has been corrupted, and are lying about James who has NOT been corrupted. Didnt take you long to judge, did it, troll? There doesnt seem to be a better way to describe the recent turmoil at Project Veritas, the conservative journalism organization known for its undercover sting operations. Terms of Service apply. This boardnot too bright or just bought off. Choose from more than 150 sizes and divider configurations in the DURABOX range. The board brought the wrecking ball, let them live within the rubble. Hes the reason that PV exists, and he will prevail because of the support from the people. Why has James OKeefe not filed in a civil court petition for slander and defamation of character as to those who alleged he acted in violation of the corporate charter and internal rules of governance, accounting standards, etc ? Im not married. (In fact, OKeefe reportedly invited a host of Republican stars, including Donald Trump Jr. and Clarence Thomas, to a wedding planned for May We, the staff at Project Veritas, are at a crossroads, the video begins. Please make sure your computer, VPN, or During that time, Project Veritas has been divided between a group of OKeefe loyalists and a large group of dissenters on the staff and board who chafed at the founders erratic management style, spending, and penchant for costly confrontation with ideological adversaries and his own employees. OKeefe is an American Icon and I nominate him for the American Medal of Freedom, Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Peace Prize. Cary Poarch CNN Insider "I'll need a bunch of people around me, and I'll make sure you know how to find me.". Project Veritas, whose public face has always been its founder James OKeefe, has been hit with a scandal. Contact the team at KROSSTECH today to learn more about DURABOX. A statement released by the Board alleged financial misappropriation and mistreatment of employees but his donors and followers arent buying it. As individuals who trusted Project Veritas with our stories, the removal of James OKeefe by the Board of Directors was extremely disappointing and shocking. Feb 20, 2023 BREAKING: James O'Keefe REMOVED from Project Veritas following Board dispute James O'Keefe founded Project Veritas in 2011 and was its CEO. To learn more about the accusations against OKeefe and what the legal consequences might be for the tax-exempt organization, the Conversation asked nonprofit law scholar Samuel Brunson five questions to explain the situation and the issues it raises. PV IS NOTHING without James OKeefe. ", "The only way to defeat us is if they take our spirit," O'Keefe declared. INTEGRITY! Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe says he was accused of Reached on his cell phone on Monday, a few minutes before his ouster became official, OKeefe refused to discuss whether he was preparing to exit. If you dont see your language, email sara@independentsentinel.com we will add it. Copyright 2023 RedState.com/Salem Media. 1,539 words On February 10, Project Veritas Board of Directors forced James OKeefe out of the organization he founded in 2010. Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe confirmed Monday his title as the CEO of guerilla journalism group has been "stripped" and that he had been "removed" One source said that an internal messaging system used by employees had turned into an all-out brawl and a civil war, as OKeefes partisans attacked a faction of employees who had signed a highly detailed letter of complaint that described their boss as a power drunk tyrant. In his speech to his staff on Monday, OKeefe said he wrote a letter to all the members of the board, saying that if they did not resign en masse, he would be forced to walk away. Strack later reportedly described the message as an ultimatum.. The neocons do this every time. The money was actually used for the nonprofits Christmas party, he said. Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make a user's experience more efficient. They asserted that OKeefe was allergic to dissenting opinions and would manipulate staff to freeze out anyone who dared question him on moral or legal issues. They have no supporters left, anyway.