Conservative undercover-video activist James O’Keefe left the nonprofit he founded amid a dispute with his board over his spending and treatment of employees. The right-wing group alleges its former chairman lavished donor money on his own expenses.
O’Keefe told Donald Trump adviser turned podcaster Stephen K. Bannon that he had been “removed,” and announced on radio host Mark Levin’s show that he had been “ousted.” In an appearance on comedian Russell Brand’s podcast, O’Keefe said he had been “thrown out.” Sometimes, O’Keefe implied he had been fired at the behest of Pfizer, the pharmaceutical giant andAll this came as a surprise to the Project Veritas board, according to a lawsuit it filed Wednesday against O’Keefe.
“Being known as the founder of an organization does not entitle that person to run amok and put his own interests ahead of that organization,” the complaint reads. O’Keefe did not respond to requests for comment. In a statement to The Washington Post, Project Veritas said it is “facing many challenges that are familiar to young organizations.”
“We are making major changes internally due to the nature of our past interpersonal and managerial issues,” the statement reads. “We are more committed than ever to producing great journalism that exposes the stubborn false narratives plaguing our society.”The lawsuit marks a new escalation in the battle between O’Keefe and the nonprofit he turned into a conservative powerhouse.
O’Keefe rose to prominence on the right in 2009, when he targeted left-wing organizing group ACORN with a sting that featured him dressed as a pimp. ACORN declared bankruptcy in the ensuing controversy, and O’Keefe and his videos aimed at perceived enemies of the right became fixtures on conservative media outlets such as Fox News.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Project Veritas Sues James O’Keefe for Bullying Staff, Misusing FundsRight-wing media group Project Veritas is suing its founder James O’Keefe, accusing him of bullying employees, racking up massive personal bills on company accounts, and using Project Veritas resources to start a new, rival media shop.
Read more »
Alabama Poppy Project continues tradition of honoring fallen service membersThe Alabama Poppy Project was established as a way to honor service members who have died.
Read more »
Man turns Lake Tapps COVID project into memorial for over 500 service membersThe “Veterans Chair” honors all who have or continue to serve our country regardless of the era, branch of service, or base.
Read more »
Project Active Duty giving veterans' pets a safe home during deploymentEven if only for a brief moment, Sabrina Ruckes wondered whether Puma, her 5-year-old Maltipoo would remember her. MORE ⬇️
Read more »
Viola Davis’ Ashé Audio Ventures Inks Multi-Project Deal With Audible (Exclusive)Scripted and unscripted audio originals from the podcast label will release exclusively on Audible.
Read more »
Indonesia presses Shell to expedite Masela project exitIndonesia has renewed its threat to take back Shell's stake in the gas-rich Masela block if it fails to sell it by next year, according to a senior government official, who confirmed Malaysia's state-run Petronas was a potential buyer.
Read more »