Conservative investigatory news outlet Project Veritas is suing its founder and former CEO, alleging he spent thousands of dollars on personal luxuries, The Messenger reported.
The suit claims that James O'Keefe breached his contract and took protected information during his split from the company earlier this year.
The suit mentions the initial reason for the company's falling out with O'Keefe -- that he allegedly used the company credit card for a $10,000 helicopter flight and $150,000 for private cars in Manhattan. The suit also alleges he “targeted female employees with mean-spirited comments."
O'Keefe has since created a new company, O’Keefe Media Group. The suit alleges he has used Project Veritas donor lists, contact information, equipment, and material already filmed by Project Veritas to benefit the new venture. He also allegedly tried to persuade Project Veritas employees to come work at his new company, the lawsuit claims.