OKeefe is an American Icon and I nominate him for the American Medal of Freedom, Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Peace Prize. We have a multi-language translator on the top left. If you dont see your language, email sara@independentsentinel.com we will add it. 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. Best hope that the I.R.S. You have created an embarrassing public display by leaking Project Veritas confidential information. Front-page contributor for RedState. They cannot get a better job. In one alleged incident that was reported to the board, staff claimed OKeefe was furious that his assistant got pregnant and thus had to take time off work and subsequently warned other women in the office that they better not follow suit. In his video, OKeefe told his staff that he was packing up his personal effects. *Sorry, there was a problem signing you up. On the inside? City to Pay Millions to Protesters Kettled by NYPD in 2020. He Project Veritas-ed Project Veritas. Screw PV. DeSantis Promises Florida Will Control Disney Content. God Bless your courage and integrity you are brave and honest. His brand of provocative journalism changed the face of investigative reporting. Taking James OKeefe away from Project Veritas is like taking Patrick Mahomes from the Kansas City Chiefs. The old adage goes that there are two sides to every story, and the truth lies somewhere in the middle. However, the wedding was called off. "You are amazing people. I follow James OKeefe but not Project Veritos anymore. 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 2020, which was later called off.) Hes started new ventures before, and his strategy is tested and proven. Periodically, we must employ comment moderation due to an influx of spammers. Truth will prevail. How much $$ did you make today from soreazz? Mr OKeefe seems to be involved in a kind of do as I say and reveal and not as I act and walk, otherwise, no controversy involving his personal behavior. OKeefe was engaged at the time and he and his fiance had sent out save-the-dates for the event. if they wish it, pfizer will flush veritas will dwarf the largest figures PV ever saw. OKeefeisProject Veritas, after all and hes been the same person for over a decade. The remaining shell of Project Veritas will whither and die. See what FASB Not for Profit Accounting Standards and Reporting has to say by way of the AICPA. Project Veritas is hemorrhaging followers on social media and several high-profile donors have said publicly that they will no longer give money to the organization. All Rights Reserved. A boards major focus is on finances to ensure the money is handled properly and reported. OKeefe also said he was accused of misusing funds for his wedding but that hes never been married. Whatever their actual motivation for their dismissal of OKeefe, even if it was threats of violence or legal devastation, they will likely regret their choice. does not get involved with a tax audit for James OKeefe and Project Veritas sake and well being. Project Veritass founder and CEO James OKeefe resigned from his post a little over a week ago after the non-profit's board of directors placed him on unpaid leave pending an investigation for alleged financial malfeasance and abuse of staff. Would love your thoughts, please comment. ", Calling the Project Veritas board's actions an "emotional circus," O'Keefe questioned again "why there was a concerted effort to remove me the week of the biggest story we've ever had" and called the situation "extremely difficult. James OKeefe, who founded the undercover journalism organization, has officially resigned after internal tensions broke out into the open recently. Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make a user's experience more efficient. Project Veritas claims its videos reveal that the pharmaceutical company is conducting gain-of-function research as part of its vaccine science, a charge Pfizer strongly denies. Through whats known as the charitable deduction, donors can essentially get a subsidy from the federal government for their donations. Things at Project Veritas have come to a head. Editors note: This article is part of a partnership the Chronicle has forged with the Conversation and the Associated Press to expand coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits. So Sad. Conservative activists who are close to Project Veritas said the board probably wrongheadedly believed that theyd be viewed as the saviors of the organization, rescuing Project Veritas from a loose cannon CEO that threatened its non-profit status. They were very sneaky, as woke cowards can be No donations or support from me. James O'Keefe explains the events that led to the board at Project Veritas forcing him out: He fired a member of the board who disagreed with him about fundraising and that they tried to fire him while he was on a plane. He was not forced out., Since its already out there, here are my heartfelt remarks to my staff this morning.I need to make clear I have not resigned from the company, Project Veritas, I founded 13 years ago. Project Veritas CEO James O'Keefe starred in a parody of Prince's 1981 song, "Controversy." Because of James, there is a growing movement of whistleblowers who are willing to come forward and tell their stories. DURABOX products are manufactured in Australia from more than 60% recycled materials. The board brought the wrecking ball, let them live within the rubble. One source even suggested OKeefe had saved the organization money by agreeing to repurpose his former wedding venue, noting that the PV Christmas party the following year was far more costly than the 2021 event at Highlands Country Club. The three organizations receive support for this work from the Lilly Endowment. He is no longer leading the conservative nonprofit organization, which is known for its use of hidden cameras and false identities to try to catch members of the media and progressive leaders saying embarrassing things and to expose their supposed liberal biases. The neocons do this every time. All Rights Reserved. Meanwhile, OKeefe was apparently hiking in Santa Monica with the anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who posted a scenic tweet as proof of life. The FBI raided the home of Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe as part of a federal investigation into the stolen diary of President Biden's daughter, Ashley Biden. 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. Privacy Policy and The president surprised and angered some Democrats by declining to veto a GOP effort to block a D.C. bill. They refused. We have all worked directly with Project Veritas journalists and in many cases spent months working with them and also interacting with Mr. OKeefe both before going public and afterwards during various events. James OKeefe will carry on, and we will be there with him. He is the best of all of them. Black cars is a reference to the Uber Black service or private town cars, which are typically roomier, more convenient, aesthetically superior and pricier. Thats the playbook. Anthony DEsposito has a bill to keep Santos, a fellow Republican, from profiting off his lies. 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. Im for James OKeefe starting a new company called Veritas Project. The rout ultimately escalated to OKeefe firing Project Veritass chief strategy officer Barry Hinckley and chief financial officer Tom OHara. He gave board members a deadline of last Friday to comply with his resignation demand. Multiple individuals familiar with the Highlands Country Club expense say it was originally supposed to be a down payment for OKeefes wedding. If Mr. OKeefe has done no wrong, then why does he not file a civil court petition for slander and get an injunction. The board was also accused of being infiltrated by closeted liberals, or that they were taking out pro-Trump MAGA activists on behalf of Florida governor Ron DeSantis. Judas Iscariots ALL. Posted by Kane on February 25, 2023 4:42 pmNEWS JUNKIES -- CHECK OUT OUR HOMEPAGE. Time to place flowers on the grave and move on. This board used convenient ethics claims to disrupt the operation, and try a coup on the boss. In Tennessee, Even Abortion to Save a Womans Life May Be Illegal. She wrote on her Twitter page today: "Luvs, today I marry the man of my dreams. First, these groups dont need to pay taxes on most of their revenue. On Tuesday January 31, OKeefe and Project Veritas board members and officers clashed in a meeting about the organizations fundraising methods. OKeefe also questioned the timing of the move against him, asking why he had been forced out soon after we broke the biggest story in our organizations history referring to an undercover sting operation against Pfizer. George Santoss Nasty Twitter Battle With Fellow New York Republicans. Having paranoid conjectures are you? OKeefes departure leaves the future of Project Veritas in serious doubt. OKeefe was engaged at the time and he and his fiance had sent out save-the-dates for the event. PV will certainly be audited by the IRS. James will make his own wayas he always has before. In early February, OKeefe was placed on leave for reasons not entirely understood, though it has been reasonably ascertained that the board of the organization had serious problems with his leadership. Emily Kohrs didnt do anything wrong, and the medias harsh treatment of the Fulton County foreperson was a gift to Trumps lawyers. Biden Dares Republicans to Go After Obamacare and Medicaid. The old adage goes that there are two sides to every story, and the truth lies somewhere in the middle. I dont have answers. Richard Hopkins -USPS Insider If you continue to experience issues, contact us at 202-466-1032 or help@chronicle.com. Considering they begin ousting OKeefe within a day or so of the Pfizer disclosures, it certainly appears that there was more than just the Board members behind the decision. Project veritas csn just close their doors if James isnt there. And followers are still abandoning PV on Twitter. Guerrilla journalist. He offered gold-wrapped candy bars in a stunt that showed he isnt a worthy successor to his dad. The 39-year-old from Wolverhampton announced the wedding to her followers on Twitter. Project Veritass high level of staff turnover approximately 140 employees in the past five years is also not that abnormal for a non-corporate media organization. James will make his own wayas he always has before. Where you go. ADVERTISEMENT Libby Emmons Brooklyn NY Feb 20, 2023 7 minute read The boards statement said its serious concern about the companys financial health was a major source of its conflict with OKeefe. Non-profits are required to have a governing board. Contact the team at KROSSTECH today to learn more about DURABOX. The far left New York Times published a hit piece on Erik Prince and James OKeefe on Saturday morning. In the article The New York Times reveals the founder of the security company Academi is recruiting former American and British spies for secretive intelligence-gathering operations on corrupt liberal organizations and campaigns. OKeefe was engaged at the time and he and his fiance had sent out save-the-dates for the event. Samuel Corum/Getty Images. Is This Why Joe Biden Won't Visit East Palestine? Some still love and respect OKeefe, but worry that his alleged malfeasance could harm Project Veritass mission, particularly given the organizations focus on rooting out corruption and bad behavior. Soul singer Beverley Knight was marrying her fianc James O'Keefe today, telling her fans: "I'm marrying the man of my dreams". OKeefe was placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation, which the board says is standard procedure after the CEO is accused of violating organizational bylaws. Others believe the board is not acting in good faith and merely seized on a convenient opportunity OKeefes firing of Hinckley and OHara to oust the one person standing in the way of complete control of Project Veritas. "Leadership has a price and results often come at a human cost," O'Keefe noted. On February 15, the nonprofits executive director, Daniel Strack, posted a conciliatory letter, saying that James has not been removed from Project Veritas and avowing that members of the nonprofits board all love James. Sources familiar with the organizations internal workings said, however, that a battle was raging behind the veneer of civility. Donald Trump Jr. 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" There's even more details in the full video starting around the 15:00 mark. Concerned he would lose the $12,557.06 deposit on the venue, OKeefe suggested instead using the country club for Project Veritass annual Christmas party. The good folks should bail now, and the rest can go down with the ship. Also, what whistle-blower is now going to trust PV with their information? I have a sneaking suspicion that the board of directors has been infiltrated by democrat operatives , leftists , Marxists , you name it ! The board has declared that he has had the opportunity to meet with its members to discuss allegations of financial misdeeds and mistreating staff members. The next time I tweet I will be Mrs O'Keefe!". 2016 www.independentsentinel.com. Yet it may not be a loss for the left. The truth of the expense was that it was a payment for our annual PV Christmas party at the Highland Country Club in December of 2021.. Didnt take you long to judge, did it, troll? The employees, who signed their names but did not indicate who wrote each individual account, said that OKeefe was a power-drunk tyrant who had spit in a staffers face, stole a pregnant womans sandwich, verbally attacked employees who were deemed insufficiently loyal to him and subjected staff to lie detector tests to suss out leakers. Project Veritas claims exemption as an educational organization. "And from the looks of things, many of us remain completely undefeated and unbroken. This stand by the whistleblowers proves that the Board of PV has been corrupted, and are lying about James who has NOT been corrupted. pic.twitter.com/kI38NwtF97. In his speech on Monday, OKeefe said that he had clashed with the board over a number of issues related to his management and personal behavior, including his use of private jets and questions about girls Ive dated in the past. He said one officer of the nonprofit had sent a message to the board filled with bizarre innuendo and hyperbole about expenses he had charged to the organization. On the other hand, OKeefe will no doubt land on his feet. 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. Rot it from the inside, intentionally. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 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.. A former employee told The Spectator that while they personally couldnt work for OKeefe, with the benefit of hindsight they felt the allegations of abuse were overblown. Oh my! "Thank you all for your good luck tweets. Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article. James OKeefe and Ben Wetmore Get Married Jul 31, 2020 Ben Wetmore, the 28-year-old conservative activist whom James OKeefe called a mentor, has stayed A few of us started engaging with Project Veritas as early as 2017, and after going public we have collectively been interviewed thousands of times and have promoted the Project Veritas brand simply by telling our story, both in the U.S. and globally, in dozens of countries such as Brazil, Japan, Columbia, Mexico, Spain, Poland, Sweden, Chile and Argentina. Conservatives most definitely stand with James Okeefe. Please STEVE BANNON add James to warroom.. Natalie and James working together, would be EPIC!!!!!!!!!! Email. 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Dedicated as he has been to the mission, this guy doesnt have TIME for dating much less a relationship. You say you are not you, but you seem to be insider to knowledge. OKeefe is not now, nor has he ever been married. 1,539 words On February 10, Project Veritas Board of Directors forced James OKeefe out of the organization he founded in 2010. February 20, 2023 MAMARONECK, N.Y. (AP) Project Veritas founder James OKeefe said in a speech posted online Monday that he has been removed as the right-wing groups leader. Too bad it happened to Proj Veritas but it also happened to Glenn Greenwald and hes bounced backso will Mr. OKeefe! Those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who actually do. Hundreds of people violently detained during a protest in the Bronx could receive $21,500 each. She has kept the venue for her wedding secret. If the accusations prove valid, it is possible that this misuse of Project Veritas funds could imperil the groups tax exemption. Yes, On 8 September 2012, Knight married James OKeefe. Who Is James OKeefes Wife? Beverly Knight. Photo by Alamy Beverley Knight, MBE was born Beverley Anne Smith, 22 March 1973 in Wolverhampton, England. Beverley is is an English recording artist and musical theatre actress.
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