Sinclair Broadcasting National Desk Covers PART 2 Of The #ScamLab Investigation #DoSomething #HelpExposeCorruption #InvestigativeReporting #JamesO’Keefe #ProjectVeritas #MaryPatriotNews [Video]

Donate: https://www.projectveritas.com/donateGet emails: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/j/EC8A17570A033FCCFollow:Telegram: https://t.me/project_veritasFB: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectVeritasIG: https://www.instagram.com/project_veritas/Telegram: https://t.me/JamesOKeefeIIIIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesokeefeiii/Mission StatementInvestigate & expose corruption, dishonesty, self-dealing, waste, fraud, and other misconduct in both public and private institutions in order to achieve a more ethical & transparent society.Core ValuesMORAL COURAGE – Courage is the virtue that sustains all others. We choose to overcome our fears.WE ARE ALL LEADERS – Turning people into leaders. Completed staff work. Ownership.COLLABORATION – Best not to work in silos. No one individual is as smart as all of us.RESILIENCE – Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. Never, ever, ever give up. We don’t let mistakes or setbacks discourage us. Pursue perfection, knowing full well you will never attain it.MISSION DRIVEN – The best people are motivated by purpose. We are passionate and truly believe in our cause. We must be externally focused, not internally focused.MAKE THE STATUS QUO DO THE IMPOSSIBLE – We move mountains. Failure is not an option. We do whatever it takes.THE TIP OF THE SPEAR – We are a loss leader. We do not shy away from conflict or litigation.Ethical ValuesRule #1 – Truth is paramount. Our reporting is fact based with clear and irrefutable video and audio content. Truth is paramount. We never deceive our audience. We do not distort the facts or the context. We do not “selectively edit.”Rule #2 – We do not break the law. We maintain one-party consent when recording someone is inherently moral and ethical. We never record when there is zero-party consent. In areas where we are required to have consent from all parties, we seek legal guidance regarding the expectation of privacy’s impact on our right to record.Rule #3 – We adhere to the 1st Amendment rights of others. During our investigations we do not disrupt the peace. We do not infringe on the 1st Amendment rights of others.Rule #4 – The Zekman Test. The undercover investigations we pursue are judged by us to be of “vital public interest” and “profound importance.” The Zekman Test is our baseline. Undercover investigative reporting is necessary because, “…there’s no other way to get the story…” Whereas the Society of Professional Journalists allows for undercover techniques, if undercover techniques are necessary to expose issues of vital public importance; we believe they are not only allowed but required.Rule #5 – We Protect the Innocent When Possible – Embarrassing private details are not to be investigated. We stay away from irrelevant embarrassingly intimate details about private citizens personal lives. We look for individual wrong-doing and judge its public importance. The irrelevant religious or sexual dispositions of our targets are not to be investigated.Rule #6 – Transparency. Our methods & tactics must be reasonable and defensible. We use the “Twelve Jurors on Our Shoulder” rule. The work has to be done with such a degree of integrity that it can withstand scrutiny in both law & ethics. We are comfortable with transparency. We must be willing to be ready to disclose our methods upon publication.Rule #7 – Verifying and Corroborate Stories – Evaluate impact on third parties and Newsworthiness of Statements Alone.We consistently consider the probable truth or falsity of statements, examine any reasons to doubt the veracity of underlying assertions and whether the assertions are newsworthy. When possible, we will confirm with our subjects that their statements captured on video are accurate & truthful. At the very least, we will give our subjects an opportunity to elaborate and/or respond. In all matters, we rely on the 1st Amendment to protect our ability to publish newsworthy items after our internal deliberations. On whether there is an obligation to ensure the veracity of statements made on video, 1.) consider whether the remarks may potentially impact an innocent third party. (Factors in support of releasing the content) and 2.)The Newsworthiness of the statement alone by itself. (Factors against releasing the content).Rule #8 – Raw Video. In certain circumstances we may release the “raw” video to the press and or the public. But as a rule, we do not.Rule #9 – Subject Anonymity. We investigate & question sources before promising anonymity. Once we confirm, we will do everything in our power to protect the identity of our confidential sources.Rule #10 – Being Accountable. Admit mistakes & correct them promptly.Rule #11 – We do not manufacture content. We do not put words in our investigative subjects’ mouths. We do not lead the horse to water. Our purpose is to elicit truth.Rule #12 – With Great Power comes Great Responsibility.

January 20, 2023
Read More >>

Teaching Lab Denies Promoting CRT Learning Models Yet Hosts Bostic CRT Discussion on YouTube Channel #DoSomething #HelpExposeCorruption #InvestigativeReporting #JamesO’Keefe #ProjectVeritas #MaryPatriotNews [Video]

Teaching Lab Presents: The Power of a Black Teacher [Ep.6] Feat. Dr. Quintin Bostic Though Bostic is now on leave & the org denies promoting Critical Race Theory influenced learning models – he is seen here wearing a CRT t-shirt & discussing his CRT dissertation in grad school.The video is STILL available on their YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwBs7VqDUPo&t=11s] as of 1:00pm 01/19/23″My dissertation, all about Critical Race Theory… titled ‘When They See Us – The Representation of Black and Brown Males in Children’s Literature’ focused on two books…”

January 20, 2023
Read More >>

#ScamLab PART 3: James O’Keefe sits down with Dr. Quintin Bostic #DoSomething #HelpExposeCorruption #InvestigativeReporting #JamesO’Keefe #ProjectVeritas #MaryPatriotNews [Video]

‘Evil Salesman’ Admits Plan to Violate Georgia State Law by Secretly Indoctrinating Children with ‘Critical Race Theory’ Disguised as ‘Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion’ … ‘It’s Still Banned in Schools’ … ‘I Would Get Nailed’• Dr. Quintin Bostic, Content Manager, The Teaching Lab: “I would say I’m a good salesman, but I’m also an evil salesman.”• Dr. Bostic: Teaching Critical Race Theory is “still banned in schools” in Georgia.• Dr. Bostic: “If you don’t say the words ‘Critical Race Theory,’ you can technically teach it.”• Dr. Bostic: Framing the curriculum as DEI [Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion] “is more accepted than, like, anti-racist education or Critical Race Theory.”• Dr. Bostic: “They [Georgia State Government] have no clue [what is in my curriculum] and I’m like, ‘This is great! This is good!’”• Dr. Bostic: “He [Governor Kemp] is, like, such an idiot. Like, his wife does a lot of stuff on education here [in Georgia] … I would get nailed” if Governor Kemp’s wife found all of this out.• Dr. Bostic: “If they come and take my business license…I can keep consulting.”• Dr. Bostic: The goal is “to get the kids to influence their parents to make the [ideological] shift too.”[ATLANTA – Jan. 17, 2023] Project Veritas released a new video today exposing Dr. Quintin Bostic, a Content Manager who works for Teaching Lab.Teaching Lab bills itself as a “non-profit organization whose mission is to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning for educational equity.”Part of Dr. Bostic’s job role is to sell teaching curriculums to school districts – and he says that both Cobb County and Fulton County have his curriculum.In a conversation with a Veritas journalist, Dr. Bostic boasts about his selling skills and tactics.“I would say I’m a good salesman, but I’m also an evil salesman,” he said.The “evil salesman” goes on to explain how he secretly sneaks in Critical Race Theory [CRT] ideology into the classroom, including to kindergarteners, by disguising it as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [DEI]. He does this to avoid being caught violating Georgia State Law.“If you don’t say the words ‘Critical Race Theory,’ you can technically teach it,” Dr. Bostic said.“They [Georgia State Government] have no clue [what is in my curriculum] and I’m like, ‘This is great! This is good!’”Dr. Bostic explains that he “would get nailed” if Governor Kemp’s wife were to find out what he is up to. But he also appears to play down the risks to his career even if the state were to act.“If they come and take my business license…I can keep consulting,” he said.

January 20, 2023
Read More >>

Dr. Quintin Bostic Says Non-Profit The Teaching Lab is a “Scam Lab” #DoSomething #HelpExposeCorruption #InvestigativeReporting #JamesO’Keefe #ProjectVeritas #MaryPatriotNews [Video]

‘SCAM LAB’: ‘Evil Salesman’ Claims His Employer is ‘Running a Non-Profit but it’s for Profit’ … ‘Is that Legal?’ … Teaching Lab Employees Allegedly ‘Hate Kids’ and ‘Have Never Taught Before but Know Sales’• Dr. Quintin Bostic, Content Manager, The Teaching Lab: “It [Teaching Lab] is like a scam lab.”• Dr. Bostic: “My boss [Teaching Lab CEO Sarah Johnson] is a freaking psychopath…She’s running a non-profit but it’s for profit.”• Dr. Bostic: “I said, ‘So, hypothetically these people [Gates Foundation] are funding you to build a program. Once the grant is over, you take the program, and you sell it to people – for money.’ I was like, ‘Is that legal?’ She [Sarah Johnson] was like, ‘It has nothing to do with me.’ She said, ‘The grant ended, we fulfilled the grant.’ And I’m like, ‘But we’re selling a product of the grant.’ She’s like, ‘It’s not my problem.’ And I’m like, ‘Wow.’ She’s like, ‘It’s non-profit work. People do it all the time.’ I’m like, ‘Sarah, is that legal?’” • Dr. Bostic: “I have people on my team who have never taught before but know sales…literally [they say] like, ‘I hate kids.’ I’m like, ‘Don’t say that in front of a partner, just keep it to yourself.’”[ATLANTA – Jan. 18, 2023] Project Veritas released a second video today exposing Teaching Lab’s questionable activities and objectives. Dr. Quintin Bostic, who works there as a Content Manager, revealed he struggles with his organization’s business practices. He even referred to it as a “scam lab.”“My boss [Teaching Lab CEO Sarah Johnson] is a freaking psychopath…She’s running a non-profit but it’s for profit,” Dr. Bostic said.“I said, ‘So, hypothetically these people [Gates Foundation] are funding you to build a program. Once the grant is over, you take the program, and you sell it to people – for money,’” he said.“I was like, ‘Is that legal?’ She [Teaching Lab CEO Sarah Johnson] was like, ‘It has nothing to do with me.’ She said, ‘The grant ended, we fulfilled the grant.’ And I’m like, ‘But we’re selling a product of the grant,’” he said.“She’s like, ‘It’s not my problem.’ And I’m like, ‘Wow.’ She’s like, ‘It’s non-profit work. People do it all the time.’ I’m like, ‘Sarah, is that legal?’”Dr. Bostic stated that several of his colleagues work at Teaching Lab because they care about making money. Teaching experience is not a requirement to get a sales job there for some on Dr. Bostic’s team.The school children, according to what Dr. Bostic said, are not the priority.“I have people on my team who have never taught before but know sales…literally [they say] like, ‘I hate kids.’ I’m like, ‘Don’t say that in front of a partner, just keep it to yourself.’”

January 19, 2023
Read More >>

Mark Levin Reacts to Dr. Quintin Bostic Being Exposed for Selling CRT Curriculums to Schools #DoSomething #HelpExposeCorruption #InvestigativeReporting #JamesO’Keefe #ProjectVeritas #MaryPatriotNews [Video]

Donate: https://www.projectveritas.com/donateGet emails: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/j/EC8A17570A033FCCFollow:Telegram: https://t.me/project_veritasFB: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectVeritasIG: https://www.instagram.com/project_veritas/Telegram: https://t.me/JamesOKeefeIIIIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesokeefeiii/Mission StatementInvestigate & expose corruption, dishonesty, self-dealing, waste, fraud, and other misconduct in both public and private institutions in order to achieve a more ethical & transparent society.Core ValuesMORAL COURAGE – Courage is the virtue that sustains all others. We choose to overcome our fears.WE ARE ALL LEADERS – Turning people into leaders. Completed staff work. Ownership.COLLABORATION – Best not to work in silos. No one individual is as smart as all of us.RESILIENCE – Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. Never, ever, ever give up. We don’t let mistakes or setbacks discourage us. Pursue perfection, knowing full well you will never attain it.MISSION DRIVEN – The best people are motivated by purpose. We are passionate and truly believe in our cause. We must be externally focused, not internally focused.MAKE THE STATUS QUO DO THE IMPOSSIBLE – We move mountains. Failure is not an option. We do whatever it takes.THE TIP OF THE SPEAR – We are a loss leader. We do not shy away from conflict or litigation.Ethical ValuesRule #1 – Truth is paramount. Our reporting is fact based with clear and irrefutable video and audio content. Truth is paramount. We never deceive our audience. We do not distort the facts or the context. We do not “selectively edit.”Rule #2 – We do not break the law. We maintain one-party consent when recording someone is inherently moral and ethical. We never record when there is zero-party consent. In areas where we are required to have consent from all parties, we seek legal guidance regarding the expectation of privacy’s impact on our right to record.Rule #3 – We adhere to the 1st Amendment rights of others. During our investigations we do not disrupt the peace. We do not infringe on the 1st Amendment rights of others.Rule #4 – The Zekman Test. The undercover investigations we pursue are judged by us to be of “vital public interest” and “profound importance.” The Zekman Test is our baseline. Undercover investigative reporting is necessary because, “…there’s no other way to get the story…” Whereas the Society of Professional Journalists allows for undercover techniques, if undercover techniques are necessary to expose issues of vital public importance; we believe they are not only allowed but required.Rule #5 – We Protect the Innocent When Possible – Embarrassing private details are not to be investigated. We stay away from irrelevant embarrassingly intimate details about private citizens personal lives. We look for individual wrong-doing and judge its public importance. The irrelevant religious or sexual dispositions of our targets are not to be investigated.Rule #6 – Transparency. Our methods & tactics must be reasonable and defensible. We use the “Twelve Jurors on Our Shoulder” rule. The work has to be done with such a degree of integrity that it can withstand scrutiny in both law & ethics. We are comfortable with transparency. We must be willing to be ready to disclose our methods upon publication.Rule #7 – Verifying and Corroborate Stories – Evaluate impact on third parties and Newsworthiness of Statements Alone.We consistently consider the probable truth or falsity of statements, examine any reasons to doubt the veracity of underlying assertions and whether the assertions are newsworthy. When possible, we will confirm with our subjects that their statements captured on video are accurate & truthful. At the very least, we will give our subjects an opportunity to elaborate and/or respond. In all matters, we rely on the 1st Amendment to protect our ability to publish newsworthy items after our internal deliberations. On whether there is an obligation to ensure the veracity of statements made on video, 1.) consider whether the remarks may potentially impact an innocent third party. (Factors in support of releasing the content) and 2.)The Newsworthiness of the statement alone by itself. (Factors against releasing the content).Rule #8 – Raw Video. In certain circumstances we may release the “raw” video to the press and or the public. But as a rule, we do not.Rule #9 – Subject Anonymity. We investigate & question sources before promising anonymity. Once we confirm, we will do everything in our power to protect the identity of our confidential sources.Rule #10 – Being Accountable. Admit mistakes & correct them promptly.Rule #11 – We do not manufacture content. We do not put words in our investigative subjects’ mouths. We do not lead the horse to water. Our purpose is to elicit truth.Rule #12 – With Great Power comes Great Responsibility.

January 19, 2023
Read More >>

106.3FM The Morning Extra Radio Discuss “Evil Salesman” Dr. Quintin Bostic Story By Project Veritas #DoSomething #HelpExposeCorruption #InvestigativeReporting #JamesO’Keefe #ProjectVeritas #MaryPatriotNews [Video]

Donate: https://www.projectveritas.com/donateGet emails: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/j/EC8A17570A033FCCFollow:Telegram: https://t.me/project_veritasFB: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectVeritasIG: https://www.instagram.com/project_veritas/Telegram: https://t.me/JamesOKeefeIIIIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesokeefeiii/Mission StatementInvestigate & expose corruption, dishonesty, self-dealing, waste, fraud, and other misconduct in both public and private institutions in order to achieve a more ethical & transparent society.Core ValuesMORAL COURAGE – Courage is the virtue that sustains all others. We choose to overcome our fears.WE ARE ALL LEADERS – Turning people into leaders. Completed staff work. Ownership.COLLABORATION – Best not to work in silos. No one individual is as smart as all of us.RESILIENCE – Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. Never, ever, ever give up. We don’t let mistakes or setbacks discourage us. Pursue perfection, knowing full well you will never attain it.MISSION DRIVEN – The best people are motivated by purpose. We are passionate and truly believe in our cause. We must be externally focused, not internally focused.MAKE THE STATUS QUO DO THE IMPOSSIBLE – We move mountains. Failure is not an option. We do whatever it takes.THE TIP OF THE SPEAR – We are a loss leader. We do not shy away from conflict or litigation.Ethical ValuesRule #1 – Truth is paramount. Our reporting is fact based with clear and irrefutable video and audio content. Truth is paramount. We never deceive our audience. We do not distort the facts or the context. We do not “selectively edit.”Rule #2 – We do not break the law. We maintain one-party consent when recording someone is inherently moral and ethical. We never record when there is zero-party consent. In areas where we are required to have consent from all parties, we seek legal guidance regarding the expectation of privacy’s impact on our right to record.Rule #3 – We adhere to the 1st Amendment rights of others. During our investigations we do not disrupt the peace. We do not infringe on the 1st Amendment rights of others.Rule #4 – The Zekman Test. The undercover investigations we pursue are judged by us to be of “vital public interest” and “profound importance.” The Zekman Test is our baseline. Undercover investigative reporting is necessary because, “…there’s no other way to get the story…” Whereas the Society of Professional Journalists allows for undercover techniques, if undercover techniques are necessary to expose issues of vital public importance; we believe they are not only allowed but required.Rule #5 – We Protect the Innocent When Possible – Embarrassing private details are not to be investigated. We stay away from irrelevant embarrassingly intimate details about private citizens personal lives. We look for individual wrong-doing and judge its public importance. The irrelevant religious or sexual dispositions of our targets are not to be investigated.Rule #6 – Transparency. Our methods & tactics must be reasonable and defensible. We use the “Twelve Jurors on Our Shoulder” rule. The work has to be done with such a degree of integrity that it can withstand scrutiny in both law & ethics. We are comfortable with transparency. We must be willing to be ready to disclose our methods upon publication.Rule #7 – Verifying and Corroborate Stories – Evaluate impact on third parties and Newsworthiness of Statements Alone.We consistently consider the probable truth or falsity of statements, examine any reasons to doubt the veracity of underlying assertions and whether the assertions are newsworthy. When possible, we will confirm with our subjects that their statements captured on video are accurate & truthful. At the very least, we will give our subjects an opportunity to elaborate and/or respond. In all matters, we rely on the 1st Amendment to protect our ability to publish newsworthy items after our internal deliberations. On whether there is an obligation to ensure the veracity of statements made on video, 1.) consider whether the remarks may potentially impact an innocent third party. (Factors in support of releasing the content) and 2.)The Newsworthiness of the statement alone by itself. (Factors against releasing the content).Rule #8 – Raw Video. In certain circumstances we may release the “raw” video to the press and or the public. But as a rule, we do not.Rule #9 – Subject Anonymity. We investigate & question sources before promising anonymity. Once we confirm, we will do everything in our power to protect the identity of our confidential sources.Rule #10 – Being Accountable. Admit mistakes & correct them promptly.Rule #11 – We do not manufacture content. We do not put words in our investigative subjects’ mouths. We do not lead the horse to water. Our purpose is to elicit truth.Rule #12 – With Great Power comes Great Responsibility.

January 18, 2023
Read More >>

NY Magazine Tries To “Fact Check” Project Veritas But Prove They Are The Ones Struggling With Facts #DoSomething #HelpExposeCorruption #InvestigativeReporting #JamesO’Keefe #ProjectVeritas #MaryPatriotNews [Video]

Donate: https://www.projectveritas.com/donateGet emails: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/j/EC8A17570A033FCCFollow:Telegram: https://t.me/project_veritasFB: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectVeritasIG: https://www.instagram.com/project_veritas/Telegram: https://t.me/JamesOKeefeIIIIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesokeefeiii/Mission StatementInvestigate & expose corruption, dishonesty, self-dealing, waste, fraud, and other misconduct in both public and private institutions in order to achieve a more ethical & transparent society.Core ValuesMORAL COURAGE – Courage is the virtue that sustains all others. We choose to overcome our fears.WE ARE ALL LEADERS – Turning people into leaders. Completed staff work. Ownership.COLLABORATION – Best not to work in silos. No one individual is as smart as all of us.RESILIENCE – Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. Never, ever, ever give up. We don’t let mistakes or setbacks discourage us. Pursue perfection, knowing full well you will never attain it.MISSION DRIVEN – The best people are motivated by purpose. We are passionate and truly believe in our cause. We must be externally focused, not internally focused.MAKE THE STATUS QUO DO THE IMPOSSIBLE – We move mountains. Failure is not an option. We do whatever it takes.THE TIP OF THE SPEAR – We are a loss leader. We do not shy away from conflict or litigation.Ethical ValuesRule #1 – Truth is paramount. Our reporting is fact based with clear and irrefutable video and audio content. Truth is paramount. We never deceive our audience. We do not distort the facts or the context. We do not “selectively edit.”Rule #2 – We do not break the law. We maintain one-party consent when recording someone is inherently moral and ethical. We never record when there is zero-party consent. In areas where we are required to have consent from all parties, we seek legal guidance regarding the expectation of privacy’s impact on our right to record.Rule #3 – We adhere to the 1st Amendment rights of others. During our investigations we do not disrupt the peace. We do not infringe on the 1st Amendment rights of others.Rule #4 – The Zekman Test. The undercover investigations we pursue are judged by us to be of “vital public interest” and “profound importance.” The Zekman Test is our baseline. Undercover investigative reporting is necessary because, “…there’s no other way to get the story…” Whereas the Society of Professional Journalists allows for undercover techniques, if undercover techniques are necessary to expose issues of vital public importance; we believe they are not only allowed but required.Rule #5 – We Protect the Innocent When Possible – Embarrassing private details are not to be investigated. We stay away from irrelevant embarrassingly intimate details about private citizens personal lives. We look for individual wrong-doing and judge its public importance. The irrelevant religious or sexual dispositions of our targets are not to be investigated.Rule #6 – Transparency. Our methods & tactics must be reasonable and defensible. We use the “Twelve Jurors on Our Shoulder” rule. The work has to be done with such a degree of integrity that it can withstand scrutiny in both law & ethics. We are comfortable with transparency. We must be willing to be ready to disclose our methods upon publication.Rule #7 – Verifying and Corroborate Stories – Evaluate impact on third parties and Newsworthiness of Statements Alone.We consistently consider the probable truth or falsity of statements, examine any reasons to doubt the veracity of underlying assertions and whether the assertions are newsworthy. When possible, we will confirm with our subjects that their statements captured on video are accurate & truthful. At the very least, we will give our subjects an opportunity to elaborate and/or respond. In all matters, we rely on the 1st Amendment to protect our ability to publish newsworthy items after our internal deliberations. On whether there is an obligation to ensure the veracity of statements made on video, 1.) consider whether the remarks may potentially impact an innocent third party. (Factors in support of releasing the content) and 2.)The Newsworthiness of the statement alone by itself. (Factors against releasing the content).Rule #8 – Raw Video. In certain circumstances we may release the “raw” video to the press and or the public. But as a rule, we do not.Rule #9 – Subject Anonymity. We investigate & question sources before promising anonymity. Once we confirm, we will do everything in our power to protect the identity of our confidential sources.Rule #10 – Being Accountable. Admit mistakes & correct them promptly.Rule #11 – We do not manufacture content. We do not put words in our investigative subjects’ mouths. We do not lead the horse to water. Our purpose is to elicit truth.Rule #12 – With Great Power comes Great Responsibility.

January 14, 2023
Read More >>

Superintendent Ryan Walters Calls for Oklahoma Teacher Tyler Wrynn’s Teaching License to be Revoked #DoSomething #HelpExposeCorruption #InvestigativeReporting #JamesO’Keefe #ProjectVeritas #MaryPatriotNews [Video]

Donate: https://www.projectveritas.com/donateGet emails: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/j/EC8A17570A033FCCFollow:Telegram: https://t.me/project_veritasFB: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectVeritasIG: https://www.instagram.com/project_veritas/Telegram: https://t.me/JamesOKeefeIIIIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesokeefeiii/Mission StatementInvestigate & expose corruption, dishonesty, self-dealing, waste, fraud, and other misconduct in both public and private institutions in order to achieve a more ethical & transparent society.Core ValuesMORAL COURAGE – Courage is the virtue that sustains all others. We choose to overcome our fears.WE ARE ALL LEADERS – Turning people into leaders. Completed staff work. Ownership.COLLABORATION – Best not to work in silos. No one individual is as smart as all of us.RESILIENCE – Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. Never, ever, ever give up. We don’t let mistakes or setbacks discourage us. Pursue perfection, knowing full well you will never attain it.MISSION DRIVEN – The best people are motivated by purpose. We are passionate and truly believe in our cause. We must be externally focused, not internally focused.MAKE THE STATUS QUO DO THE IMPOSSIBLE – We move mountains. Failure is not an option. We do whatever it takes.THE TIP OF THE SPEAR – We are a loss leader. We do not shy away from conflict or litigation.Ethical ValuesRule #1 – Truth is paramount. Our reporting is fact based with clear and irrefutable video and audio content. Truth is paramount. We never deceive our audience. We do not distort the facts or the context. We do not “selectively edit.”Rule #2 – We do not break the law. We maintain one-party consent when recording someone is inherently moral and ethical. We never record when there is zero-party consent. In areas where we are required to have consent from all parties, we seek legal guidance regarding the expectation of privacy’s impact on our right to record.Rule #3 – We adhere to the 1st Amendment rights of others. During our investigations we do not disrupt the peace. We do not infringe on the 1st Amendment rights of others.Rule #4 – The Zekman Test. The undercover investigations we pursue are judged by us to be of “vital public interest” and “profound importance.” The Zekman Test is our baseline. Undercover investigative reporting is necessary because, “…there’s no other way to get the story…” Whereas the Society of Professional Journalists allows for undercover techniques, if undercover techniques are necessary to expose issues of vital public importance; we believe they are not only allowed but required.Rule #5 – We Protect the Innocent When Possible – Embarrassing private details are not to be investigated. We stay away from irrelevant embarrassingly intimate details about private citizens personal lives. We look for individual wrong-doing and judge its public importance. The irrelevant religious or sexual dispositions of our targets are not to be investigated.Rule #6 – Transparency. Our methods & tactics must be reasonable and defensible. We use the “Twelve Jurors on Our Shoulder” rule. The work has to be done with such a degree of integrity that it can withstand scrutiny in both law & ethics. We are comfortable with transparency. We must be willing to be ready to disclose our methods upon publication.Rule #7 – Verifying and Corroborate Stories – Evaluate impact on third parties and Newsworthiness of Statements Alone.We consistently consider the probable truth or falsity of statements, examine any reasons to doubt the veracity of underlying assertions and whether the assertions are newsworthy. When possible, we will confirm with our subjects that their statements captured on video are accurate & truthful. At the very least, we will give our subjects an opportunity to elaborate and/or respond. In all matters, we rely on the 1st Amendment to protect our ability to publish newsworthy items after our internal deliberations. On whether there is an obligation to ensure the veracity of statements made on video, 1.) consider whether the remarks may potentially impact an innocent third party. (Factors in support of releasing the content) and 2.)The Newsworthiness of the statement alone by itself. (Factors against releasing the content).Rule #8 – Raw Video. In certain circumstances we may release the “raw” video to the press and or the public. But as a rule, we do not.Rule #9 – Subject Anonymity. We investigate & question sources before promising anonymity. Once we confirm, we will do everything in our power to protect the identity of our confidential sources.Rule #10 – Being Accountable. Admit mistakes & correct them promptly.Rule #11 – We do not manufacture content. We do not put words in our investigative subjects’ mouths. We do not lead the horse to water. Our purpose is to elicit truth.Rule #12 – With Great Power comes Great Responsibility.

January 12, 2023
Read More >>