Project Veritas CEO Hannah Giles has resigned effective immediately, after less than a year in the role. Giles cited “strong evidence of past illegality and past financial improprieties” as her reason for leaving. She further noted that she has contacted “appropriate law enforcement authorities” regarding her concerns.
Giles took over as CEO of Project Veritas earlier this year, assuming the position following predecessor James O’Keefe’s ouster. O’Keefe was reportedly sued by his former company over public statements he made about his exit. He has now established another organization, O’Keefe Media Group (OMG).
In August, Giles who has a long history with Project Veritas, admitted budget cuts were necessary due to the organization’s financial state. Balancing her professional responsibilities and being a homeschooling mother of three, Giles said she couldn’t stand by and “let the organization, our team, continue to fall into a financial condition that would block the mission”.