Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe said Monday that he has been removed from his position as the organization’s leader.
Driving the news: “I have been stripped of my authority as CEO and removed from the board of directors,” O’Keefe said in video remarks that were posted online.
– Project Veritas spokesperson R.C. Maxwell tweeted that O’Keefe was removed as CEO by the board.
– “Currently, I have no job at Project Veritas. I have no position here based upon what the board has done,” O’Keefe added.
– O’Keefe hinted that he might found another organization, noting that “the mission will perhaps take on a new name.”
State of play: O’Keefe’s departure from the organization comes after he clashed with two of the group’s executives, the Washington Post reported.
– Barry Hinckley, the chief strategy officer, and Tom O’Hara, the chief financial officer, raised concerns regarding O’Keefe’s “approach to fundraising and treatment of staff,” per the Post.
– O’Keefe allegedly attempted to have both O’Hara and Hinckley removed earlier this month as a result, but a meeting of the board ended with both men being brought back and O’Keefe being put on administrative leave.
– Project Veritas staff subsequently produced a memo detailing allegations of O’Keefe’s mistreatment of staff and donors as well as questions regarding his use of the group’s funds.
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Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe said that he has been removed from his position as the organization's leader.https://t.co/cO7ObyfSu6
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