Fraud Friday: The Sha*n K*ng Episode w/ Ashley Ray
Oct 20, 2023
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Ashley Ray-Harris discusses the controversial figure Shaun King, delving into his multiple names and questionable background. They critique his failed projects, fundraising tactics, and skeptical donation processes. The episode also touches on Rihanna anecdotes, social media mishaps, and lighthearted speculation about John Krasinski.
Sean King's organizations faced criticism for lack of transparency and mismanagement of funds.
Promises made by Sean King's media venture The North Star were unfulfilled, leading to staff layoffs and operational failures.
Sean King's pattern of deflecting accountability through claims of family emergencies and failures to deliver on promised initiatives.
Deep dives
Justice Together Organization: Concerns, Dismissal, and Financial Uncertainty
Justice Together, a fundraising organization led by Sean King, faced criticism from board members for lack of communication and leadership. Volunteers were silenced or let go when they challenged Sean's ideas. Despite claiming credit for all funds raised, the organization's finances were murky, leading to concerns about mismanagement.
The North Star Venture and its Downfall
Sean King's media venture, The North Star, attracted celebrity subscribers and investors. However, promises of daily news programs and an Atlanta studio did not materialize. Staffers were laid off, the infrastructure failed, and the website maintenance was lacking, with unsubstantiated claims of white supremacists hacking the site.
The Bus Protest Fundraiser Scam
Sean King accepted funds for bus protests but failed to arrange transportation for voters as promised. When questioned, he cited family emergencies to avoid accountability, showcasing a pattern of claim of crises to deflect scrutiny.
Leadership Issues and Mismanagement at The North Star
The North Star faced internal strife with criticisms of Sean King's leadership style and financial mismanagement. After raising significant funds, the venture failed to deliver on key promises, resulting in layoffs and a stalled operation, revealing gaps in both infrastructure and transparency.
Flip the Senate Scam
Sean King announced the 'Flip the Senate' organization with the goal to reclaim the Senate in all 50 states by 2020. However, the plan failed to consider that only 34 of the 100 Senate seats were up for reelection that year. Despite being called out for the misleading campaign, Sean continued to solicit donations for 'Flip the Senate' rather than directly supporting Senate candidates.
Mountain Climbing Fundraiser Fiasco
Sean King initiated a fundraising campaign to climb seven mountains on seven continents called the 'Tell the Mountain to Move' campaign. After only four days of training, Sean abandoned the plan due to physical limitations, citing spinal issues from college. The fundraising efforts raised questions as people who had donated money expected a mountain climbing endeavor that never materialized.
Happy Fraud Fridays! This week we revisit our episode with Ashley Ray talking about a true scamming King, Shaun King. Stay schemin!
This was originally released on August 25th, 2020.
Research by Sharilyn Vera.
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