Project Veritas Sues James O’Keefe
- Project Veritas is suing its founder and former CEO, James O'Keefe, alleging that he breached his contract and misused donor funds for personal luxuries.
- The suit also claims that O'Keefe took protected information during his split from the company and used it to benefit his new venture, O'Keefe Media Group.
- The lawsuit marks a new escalation in the battle between O'Keefe and the nonprofit he turned into a conservative powerhouse, with allegations of employee mistreatment and misuse of funds on both sides of the dispute.
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Project Veritas sues James O’Keefe, claims founder misused funds, abused women
Ousted Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe was accused in a lawsuit by the right-wing group Wednesday of misusing funds, ridiculing pregnant employees and other “troubling” workplace behavior.
James O'Keefe Sued By Project Veritas
James O'Keefe Sued By Project Veritas Project Veritas, known for its undercover investigations and whistleblower disclosures, is suing its founder James O'Keefe months after he was ousted from the organization. In a Wednesday filing against O'Keefe in the southern district of New York's federal court, Veritas claims the board begcame aware of "serious allegations by Project Veritas employees about incredibly troubling workplace and financial mi…
Project Veritas sues ousted founder James O’Keefe, alleging he misused funds, belittled employees
The suit comes weeks after the provocateur’s May 15 firing following his suspension and removal from the Project Veritas board amid concerns over his management style and allegations he was using donor funds to splurge on personal expenses.
Project Veritas Seeks Injunction Against James O'Keefe and O'Keefe Media Group In Newly-Filed Lawsuit
Complaint: "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.... O’Keefe failed in his duties to Plaintiff, Project Veritas, causing it serious and significant damage. O’Keefe must be held accountable, as must the organization O’Keefe created ... O’Keefe Media Group.
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