FBI RAIDS New York apartments linked to Project Veritas in investigation into how Ashley Biden's personal diary was stolen and published online The FBI searched two homes, one in New York and one in Westchester County The addresses were linked to the conservative website Project Veritas Founder James O'Keefe confirmed the searches in a video on Friday He said Project Veritas received the diary from a 'tipster' and they tried to give it back to the first family In October, Ashley Biden reported multiple items had been stolen in a burglary Trump's DOJ then launched an investigation under AG Bill Barr By Dailymail.com Reporter Published: 19:14 GMT, 5 November 2021 | Updated: 19:26 GMT, 5 November 2021 Viewcomments The FBI searched two locations in New York linked to Project Veritas as part of an investigation into how Ashley Biden's diary was stolen and published online. The New York Times reported that one apartment in New York City and another in Westchester County were searched. In October, Ashley Biden reported multiple personal items stolen in a burglary to federal authorities, including the diary. Donald Trump's Attorney General at the time Bill Barr then launched an investigation The FBI searched two locations in New York linked to Project Veritas as part of an investigation into how Ashley Biden's diary was stolen and published online. She is pictured center at her father's 2021 inauguration Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe issued a video statement on Friday confirming the searches. He also claimed that he had received the diary from a 'tipster' who claimed Ashley had 'abandoned the diary in her room'. O'Keefe then denied it was him who posted it online. Project Veritas did not publish the excerpts, but they appeared on a different website. 'It appears the Southern District of New York now has journalists in their sights for the supposed crime of doing their jobs lawfully and honestly,' O'Keefe said. 'Our efforts were the stuff of responsible, ethical journalism and we are in no doubt that Project Veritas acted properly at each and every step. Ashley, 40, is the sole daughter of Joe, 78, and First Lady Jill, 70. She is married to Philadelphia-based surgeon Dr. Howard Klein. Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe issued a video statement on Friday confirming the searches. He also claimed that he had received the diary from a 'tipster' who claimed Ashley had 'abandoned the diary in her room Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility