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James O'Keefe Wins Lawsuit Brought by Project Veritas

The founder and former CEO of the undercover media company wins a favorable ruling from a federal judge after months of bitter litigation.
James O'Keefe Wins Lawsuit Brought by Project Veritas
James O'Keefe, who founded Project Veritas, speaks at the CPAC convention in National Harbor, Md., on March 1, 2019. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Michael Washburn
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A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a directed verdict on July 30 in favor of James O’Keefe, the defendant in a legal action brought by Project Veritas, the company he founded and led as CEO until his termination by its board in May 2023.

The judge also rejected the plaintiffs’ request for a preliminary injunction against O'Keefe.

Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”