ACORN Changes Its Tune, Will Have “Independent Investigation” Of Its Organization

In response to the recent undercover videos of ACORN employees trying to help people skirt tax laws and run child sex-trafficking businesses, ACORN CEO Bertha Lewis announced that the group had stopped accepting new tax clients as of noon today while an internal investigation is undertaken. Bertha, as you may recall, was brought in to clean up the group after voter registration fraud was found to be rampant in the organization. Guess she hasn’t made much progress. This is a PR stunt, as ACORN is far more than a tax assistance group. Nonetheless, in a release today, Lewis said:

“As a result of the indefensible action of a handful of our employees, I am, in consultation with ACORN’s Executive Committee’, immediately ordering a halt to any new intakes into ACORN’s service programs until completion of an independent review. I have also communicated with ACORN’s independent Advisory Council, and they will assist ACORN in naming an independent auditor and investigator to conduct a thorough review of all of the organizations relevant systems and processes. That reviewer, to be named within 48 hours, will make recommendations directly to me and to the full ACORN Board. We enter this process with a commitment that all recommendations will be implemented.”

Lewis also ordered in-service training for all “front-line staff” within 48 hours. No doubt, these people will be taught how to spot hidden cameras. ACORN is still offering mortgage loan modification counseling. More outrageous video from ACORN in San Diego is coming this afternoon from our favorite nut-busters. Stay tuned!

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