O’Keefe Media Group alleges: James O’Keefe on Felony Charges for Exposing Fraud in Minnesota
O’Keefe Media Group alleges that the state of Minnesota has brought two felony charges against James O’Keefe and colleague Cameron Hibby in retaliation for an investigative report on voter verification procedures conducted on August 11. According to O’Keefe Media Group, Hennepin County prosecutors charged the two with identity theft and illegal voting, allegations the organization characterizes as an attempt to criminalize investigative journalism.
In the video, O’Keefe Media Group presents statements from Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, who allegedly said the defendants could face jail time. However, O’Keefe Media Group notes that Moriarty also acknowledged their intent was to act as journalists. The organization claims that in their report, they “stopped and stepped back before touching any ballot” and conducted training to ensure their team members would not actually vote or request ballots.
O’Keefe Media Group argues that prosecutors are conflating two distinct actions: requesting a ballot under false identity versus actually voting. According to the video, Moriarty stated there is “no such thing as undercover journalism” when investigating election vulnerabilities, requiring journalists to identify themselves at polling places. O’Keefe Media Group disputes this interpretation, citing former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder’s comments on a similar 2012 investigation in Washington, D.C., where undercover journalists tested ballot security without actually voting.
O’Keefe Media Group contends that their defense rests on First Amendment protections for government accountability journalism. The organization states they trained all journalists to never sign sworn statements, request ballots, or touch ballots, and that prosecutors acknowledge they stopped before signing any oath or committing fraud. O’Keefe Media Group questions what crime was actually committed if no ballot was taken and no fraud completed.
The video includes O’Keefe Media Group’s defense strategy and references to previous legal battles. O’Keefe Media Group alleges past prosecutions in New Orleans and an FBI raid, as well as appellate victories establishing what the organization calls the “O’Keefe principle” for undercover investigative journalism. O’Keefe Media Group frames the Minnesota case as a First Amendment matter central to citizens’ right to hold government accountable, with a court date set for November 16.
In O’Keefe Media Group’s Own Words
“We stopped and stepped back before touching any ballot.”
“Undercover investigation into whether vulnerabilities exist in the election system is protected speech under the First Amendment.”
“This is about whether citizens have the right to hold government officials accountable.”
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