A Georgia voting rights nonprofit stands accused of retaliating against a worker who dared to speak out about sexual harassment within its ranks, igniting a legal battle over workplace ethics and retaliation. Erin Ferguson, a former operations director at the New Georgia Project, claims he was abruptly terminated after assisting employees in reporting harassment allegations against the organization’s executives.
Ferguson filed his explosive complaint Monday in Georgia federal court, alleging the New Georgia Project fired him under false pretenses. The move, he asserts, came mere days after he participated in an investigation into sexual misconduct. The accused executives, meanwhile, remain employed.
A Nonprofit in Turmoil
Founded by political figure Stacey Abrams, the New Georgia Project has long been celebrated for its mission to empower underrepresented voters, including Black, Latino, LGBTQ, and young communities. But behind the curtain of its activism, Ferguson alleges, lies a troubling culture of retaliation and reputational sabotage.
