Project Veritas, O’Keefe Settle Lawsuit Over False 2020 Voter Fraud Claims
The settlement resolves allegations of election fraud at a Pennsylvania post office, with both parties acknowledging the absence of evidence.
- Project Veritas and James O’Keefe have settled a lawsuit over false 2020 voter fraud claims in Pennsylvania, with terms undisclosed.
- The lawsuit was initiated by Erie postmaster Robert Weisenbach, who was falsely accused of voter fraud, leading to threats and forced relocation.
- Richard Hopkins, the postal worker who made the false claims, has retracted his statements and apologized, acknowledging he was wrong.
- Project Veritas and O’Keefe admit there was no evidence of election fraud at the Erie Post Office during the 2020 election.
- The settlement comes amid a tumultuous period for Project Veritas, including layoffs, operational suspensions, and legal troubles.