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Ohio Joe

(21,727 posts)
Mon Jun 5, 2023, 01:28 PM Jun 2023

And the grift goes on

So... Two stories here, first up:

True the Vote Leadership Accused of Using Donations for Personal Gain

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Conservative activists Catherine Engelbrecht and Gregg Phillips used the nonprofit True the Vote to enrich themselves, according to a complaint filed to the IRS.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/true-the-vote-leadership-accused-of-using-donations-for-personal-gain/ar-AA1c9ZvD?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=a4f35aa6757441de99cb3537da8320d8&ei=379

Next up:

Project Veritas sues founder James O'Keefe for wasting money on personal luxuries: report

Conservative investigatory news outlet Project Veritas is suing its founder and former CEO, alleging he spent thousands of dollars on personal luxuries, The Messenger reported.

The suit claims that James O'Keefe breached his contract and took protected information during his split from the company earlier this year.

The suit mentions the initial reason for the company's falling out with O'Keefe -- that he allegedly used the company credit card for a $10,000 helicopter flight and $150,000 for private cars in Manhattan. The suit also alleges he “targeted female employees with mean-spirited comments."

O'Keefe has since created a new company, O’Keefe Media Group. The suit alleges he has used Project Veritas donor lists, contact information, equipment, and material already filmed by Project Veritas to benefit the new venture. He also allegedly tried to persuade Project Veritas employees to come work at his new company, the lawsuit claims.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/project-veritas-sues-founder-james-o-keefe-for-wasting-money-on-personal-luxuries-report/ar-AA1bX8Dx?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=a4f35aa6757441de99cb3537da8320d8&ei=413

It's all about the grift and the magaloons fall for it every time. They will be willingly taken to try and justify their hatred and fear.

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And the grift goes on (Original Post) Ohio Joe Jun 2023 OP
When all that matters in your life is money ... n/t usonian Jun 2023 #1
He's an asshole CanonRay Jun 2023 #2
Seems like a James O'Keefe luxury item would be Mountain Dew Code Red or Major Melon Blue Owl Jun 2023 #3
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