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Secret Filming of Voting Procedures Planned by Project Veritas
James O'Keefe's Project Veritas plans to secretly film voting and ballot counting to support claims of election fraud, raising concerns about legality and voter privacy.
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Project VeritasO'keefe Media GroupNew York Times
James O'keefeDonald TrumpJoe BidenKayla Dones
- Who leaked information about this project and why?
- A former Project Veritas staff member, Kayla Dones, leaked documents revealing the plan, raising concerns about potential legal issues and the project's legitimacy.
- How many people are reportedly involved in this project?
- The project involves around 70 individuals, some posing as election officials, and uses hidden cameras to record procedures at polling locations.
- Who is organizing the secret filming of voting procedures?
- James O'Keefe, founder of Project Veritas, is organizing a group to secretly film voting and ballot counting, aiming to publicize videos supporting claims of election fraud.
- What are the potential legal risks involved in this project?
- O'Keefe claims the project is legal, despite the risk of violating state laws regarding filming at polling sites and protecting voter privacy.
- What is the broader political context surrounding this initiative?
- This initiative follows Donald Trump's false claims of 2020 election fraud and is part of a broader effort to challenge election processes.