FBI Official Allegedly Admits No Accountability Coming for Fraud Cases

In this video, James O’Keefe reports from Los Angeles on undercover footage he claims captures an FBI security specialist discussing systemic delays in criminal investigations and the alleged lack of prosecutions for high-level officials. O’Keefe also covers the arrest of Don Lemon during an anti-ICE protest and examines petitioning operations outside Los Angeles City Hall.

The FBI Official’s Allegations

According to the video, O’Keefe’s team recorded an FBI employee identified as Justin Divine, a security specialist who has worked at the FBI since 2021. Nick Shirley reports that in the hidden-camera footage, Divine allegedly describes a pattern where criminal investigations—particularly fraud cases related to Minnesota daycare centers—are deliberately delayed past the point when presidential administrations change.

Nick Shirley claims that Divine states investigations into daycare fraud could take “literal years” and suggests that by the time cases reach court, “Trump won’t even be in office anymore.” The video presents this as evidence of systemic obstruction, where according to Nick Shirley, Divine allegedly suggests the FBI will ultimately select a single “fall guy” rather than pursue entire networks of alleged wrongdoing.

Alleged Criticisms of Current FBI Leadership

According to Nick Shirley, the same FBI official allegedly makes disparaging comments about FBI Director Cash Patel in the hidden-camera footage. Nick Shirley claims Divine describes Patel as “a diva” and states he is “lazy as hell” and “not good at this job.” The video presents these recorded comments as evidence of internal dissatisfaction with current bureau leadership.

Nick Shirley further reports that Divine allegedly states there will be no major arrests of “deep state” officials under Trump, claiming judges will continue to throw out cases related to such prosecutions. According to the video, Divine allegedly tells the undercover operative that Trump’s directives are not absolute and that cases will face legal obstacles.

The Don Lemon Arrest

Nick Shirley reports that Don Lemon was arrested and indicted on federal charges related to an anti-ICE protest outside a church in Los Angeles. According to the indictment presented in the video, Lemon allegedly engaged in a conspiracy to disrupt a religious service and violated the FACE Act (Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances). Nick Shirley notes that Lemon was released on his own recognizance and has stated he was acting as a journalist and plans to plead not guilty.

The video includes footage of the church confrontation and interviews with pro-life activists who argue the FACE Act is being misapplied. According to Nick Shirley, these activists contend the law was designed to protect abortion clinics, not churches, and that applying it to Lemon’s conduct sets a concerning precedent.

Los Angeles Petition Operations

Nick Shirley reports on canvassers outside Los Angeles City Hall collecting signatures for various state petitions. According to the video, circulators are paid between $4 and $10 per signature, with some claiming to earn over $1,200 daily. The video documents petitions funding various causes, including tax increases on billionaires, ICE-related restrictions, and ride-share liability reforms.

Nick Shirley notes that circulators work as independent contractors for political consulting firms and that different petitions are funded by different organizations, including major companies like Uber.

Why It Matters

Nick Shirley frames this reporting as part of a broader pattern of alleged government inaction. The video claims this is the seventh investigation into FBI or DOJ officials conducted by O’Keefe’s organization in one year, presenting the hidden-camera footage as evidence that accountability mechanisms within federal law enforcement are not functioning as intended. Nick Shirley argues that public disclosure of such recordings is necessary because formal institutional channels allegedly are not delivering accountability or transparency.

In Nick Shirley’s Own Words

“By the time that case is done even being like looked at and ready to go to court, Trump won’t even be in office anymore.”

“He’s lazy as hell. He’s not good at this job. I’m just a normal employee and even I’m like, you’re not good at this, man.”

“That sometimes happens. Charging somebody for anything financial for one person can take literal years. I’ve seen it.”