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Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe is forced out at the right-wing group

James O'Keefe, president of Project Veritas Action, waits to be introduced in September 2015 during a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe is forced out at the right-wing group

In a video, O'Keefe said he was leaving his group, known for hidden-camera efforts to embarrass journalists, after the board of directors removed his power. The board cited "financial malfeasance."

'Washington Post' Says It Foiled Apparent Sting By James O'Keefe's Activist Group

The Washington Post published video of reporter Stephanie McCrummen (left) speaking to Jaime Phillips, who claimed to be a source for a story about embattled politician Roy Moore. Days later, members of the paper's staff watched Phillips walk into the offices of activist James O'Keefe's Project Veritas organization. The Washington Post/Screenshot by NPR hide caption

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'Washington Post' Says It Foiled Apparent Sting By James O'Keefe's Activist Group

Post reporters say a woman approached them saying she had gotten pregnant as a teen by Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore. But suspicions were confirmed when she was seen at Project Veritas' offices.

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NPR: O'Keefe 'Inappropriately Edited' Video; Exec's Words Still 'Egregious'

The conservative political activist left out some things and made some misleading edits. But the network says executive Ron Schiller still said things he should not have.

David Folkenflik on 'Morning Edition'

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Questions Raised About O'Keefe's Editing Of NPR Sting Video

Though an NPR executive, who has since left the organization, has admitted he was wrong to say the things he did, a conservative website's analysis suggests that "editing tactics" were designed to mislead viewers.

Questions Raised About O'Keefe's Editing Of NPR Sting Video

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Update: Latest On Aftermath Of NPR Exec's Comments

Some lawmakers renew calls to cut federal funding for public broadcasting after hearing the secretly recorded comments. Former NPR fundraiser Ron Schiller was recorded slamming conservatives, musing about need for federal funds. He has resigned.

Larry Abramson, reporting on 'Morning Edition'

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