Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe said in a speech posted online Monday that he has been removed as the right-wing group's leader.
FILE - James O'Keefe, President of Project Veritas Action, waits to be introduced during a news conference at the National Press Club on Sept. 1, 2015, in Washington. O'Keefe said in a speech posted online Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, that he has been removed as the right-wing group's leader,
FILE - James O'Keefe, President of Project Veritas Action, waits to be introduced during a news conference at the National Press Club on Sept. 1, 2015, in Washington. O'Keefe said in a speech posted online Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, that he has been removed as the right-wing group's leader, MAMARONECK, N.Y. — Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe said in a speech posted online Monday that he has been removed as the right-wing group’s leader.
In remarks that appeared to have been made at a Project Veritas’ office, O’Keefe said the board had stripped him of all decision-making. The move comes after the board reportedly put him on leave from his role as chairman amid complaints about his treatment of staff at the organization, which is known for using hidden cameras and hiding identities to try to ensnare journalists in embarrassing conversations and to reveal supposed liberal bias.
Messages seeking comment were left with O’Keefe, the group’s executive director, and attorneys for Project Veritas and O’Keefe, as well as other officials with the organization, which is based in Mamaroneck, New York.O’Keefe, who choked up and wiped away tears during his remarks, said several times that the nearly 45-minute speech was for staff internally, but it was posted on the Vimeo platform.
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