ACORN Sting Filmmaker May Face State Charges (amazing, this really is now a fascist nation)

NBC Universal ^ | 2:45 PM EDT, Sat, Sep 12, 200 | By ASHA BEH

[Behind Liberal Lines]

James O'Keefe's foray into filmmaking may cost him a few years in the slammer.

O'Keefe and fellow conservative activist/budding investigative journalist Hannah Giles were the ones who dressed up like a pimp and a prostitute, respectively (or not), and went to the offices of the Association of Community Organizers for Reform Now (ACORN) in D.C. and Baltimore looking for advice on how to buy a house.

The resulting video caused quite a commotion and resulted in the firing of four ACORN employees, as well as other repercussions for those who support the organization.

In Maryland, it's against the law to tape a person without their prior permission. It's also illegal to "willfully use or willfully disclose the content of said audio," Baltimore City State Attorney Patricia Jessamy said in a statement released late Friday.

She added: "The penalty for the unlawful interception, disclosure or use of it is a felony punishable up to five years."

The Baltimore City State Attorney's Office is investigating the matter.

[sand lake bar]

Let ‘em try it. I really doubt they will.

[Kansas58]

If Obama is SMART he will make a phone call, or see that such a call is made, on his behalf.

It would be STUPID to prosecute the whistle-blowers in this case, politically and legally!

[ozzymandus]

Sounds like the Baltimore city attorney is also an Acorn criminal and needs to be fired, too.

[ripley]

Veddy Eentehresting.

[Paladin2]

It’s really just “Street Theater”.

[DoughtyOne]

This man was acting on behalf of the American public. Creating this for publication, he was a member of the press, and someone who should be protected by our first amendment rights. What did he do that differed from the 60 Minutes tactics used for decades? If he is guilty, then every member and former member of the 60 Minute staff should serve time in the same jail cell right with him.

Not no, but hell no. This won’t be allowed to happen.

[FlingWingFlyer]

That’s what I hate about communism. Under communism, the good guys are always punished. Had these people been liberal, commie ‘RATS, the state run “media” would be calling them “courageous whistleblowers” and nominating them for the Pulitzer prize.

[VeniVidiVici]

What’s funny is that their expose on ACORN was little covered by the State Run Media - until this little blurb about how they may face prosecution. Now they all seem to be covering THAT PART of it.

[BigFinn]

Let ‘em try it... you think the Tea Party was big.... this would really be the linchpin to their electability. Give Glen some more fodder... let’s roll.

[I see my hands]

The most important thing is not to sink to their level.

[DogBarkTree]

patricia jessamy

Shocker!

[denydenydeny]

In Maryland, it's against the law to tape a person without their prior permission.

So I suppose there are no video surveillance cameras anywhere at all in the state of Maryland. Cause they would be illegal without the signed permission of everyone walking by, right?

[OafOfOffice]

60 minutes never does a sting in Baltimore or California? We have the same law here in Ca and hidden video is done all the time.

Looks like Obama made a call to protect his buddies just like he did with the black panthers and sac mayor. Corruption is obama’s middle name.

[Renegade]

Let this be the spark to take back the country by force if need be .Baltimore could be Ft.Sumter II

[A.A. Cunningham]

Tell that to Linda Tripp.

[mlizzy]

The Baltimore adventure with ACORN started off as a silly idea, both absurd and incredible by all accounts. But it stuck, and quickly escalated into a full blown operation with scripts, method acting, undercover gear, scandalous outfits, fast minds, good hearts, plenty of humor and healthy homemade blueberry muffins. When I pitched the “prostitute goes into ACORN seeking housing” idea to James O’Keefe at the beginning of the summer, I had absolutely no idea how he would respond. He came back with, “Would you be willing to portray the prostitute? And if so, when can you do this?” --Hannah Giles



Hannah Giles

James O'Keefe is an activist filmmaker. He credits include the "Bailout Prize Patrol" produced for Right.Org in 2009. He also directed, scripted, produced and acted in a series of undercover videos showcasing racism and statutory rape at Planned Parenthood in 2007 and 2008. Before that he served as Publications Coordinator at the Leadership Institute, where he helped initiate 22 independent newspapers and magazines on college campuses nationwide. He also gave lectures on campus strategy and fundraising, preaching the gospel of Saul Alinsky. His most recent project is Veritasvisuals.com, a collection of satirical short films on newsworthy topics, featuring ridiculous situations and demands. These have included straight men with girlfriends getting married to each other in Massachusetts and petitions to adopt Gitmo detainees into American homes. His work has been featured on CNN and Fox News. James got his start producing videos banning "H20" and "Lucky Charms" at his alma mater, Rutgers University, where he founded The Centurion in 2004. James got his start producing videos banning "H20" and "Lucky Charms" at his alma mater, Rutgers University, where he founded The Centurion in 2004.



James O'Keefe

[Joann37]

Those two kids will have the biggest defense fund in history if their prosecution continues. I think every FReeper and many other conservatives would be overly generous in contributing to their defense.

[WKUHilltopper]

Ahhh...the sick and twisted whimsy of tyranny.

[sand lake bar]

Good point.