A political activist’s attempt to uncover fraud while reporting on the streets of Los Angeles erupted into chaos when he and his crew got caught in a violent confrontation captured on video.
Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe and members of his team were shown approaching a pair of men on Skid Row and accusing them of voter fraud.
O’Keefe has been filming a series of investigations in LA, but his latest attempt quickly spiraled when his cameraman was allegedly punched in the face and neck. Others were hit with pepper spray, forcing members of the group to scatter and flee the area.
“My team, myself & Cam Higby were just violently assaulted on Skid Row, my camera crew were punched in the neck and face, we were pepper-sprayed, but thankfully just escaped. Some members of our team had to run 10 blocks to get out,” O’Keefe wrote on social media.
“We were in the heart of Skid Row confronting the petitioners who @Savsays and my team caught on tape illegally offering drugs for ballot signatures. Please share this video to understand what we’re up against,” he added.
O’Keefe filmed a video released earlier this week showing himself on Skid Row undercover as a homeless person. He watched as people signed an election-related petition and received cash, which is illegal in California.
The petitioners also suggested to at least one homeless person that they fake their address and sign it as “Pinocchio Lane.”
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In that video, individuals on camera can be heard talking about being paid per signature and suggesting people can use inaccurate addresses. Some clips also reference offering cigarettes cash, or even drugs in exchange for signatures.The footage captures multiple interactions that the group claims point to broader misconduct tied to petition efforts.
Officials have acknowledged the video, with a federal prosecutor signaling that potential violations of election law would be taken seriously, though no specific investigation has been confirmed.
In that video, individuals on camera can be heard talking about being paid per signature and suggesting people can use inaccurate addresses. Some clips also reference offering cigarettes cash, or even drugs in exchange for signatures.The footage captures multiple interactions that the group claims point to broader misconduct tied to petition efforts.
Project Veritas, known for undercover sting videos exposing alleged misconduct, has also released footage claiming election-related fraud, though officials say no widespread illegal activity has been found.
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