TLDR;
Karl Jobst's video meticulously dissects The Completionist's response video, revealing a pattern of dishonesty and manipulation. It argues that Jirard Khalil, also known as The Completionist, has consistently lied about his charity, the Open Hand Foundation, and his actions constitute charity fraud, theft by false pretense, and embezzlement. The video emphasizes the lack of evidence supporting Khalil's claims and highlights his attempts to deflect blame and attack his critics.
- Jirard lied about being under criminal investigation
- Jirard committed charity fraud
- Jirard committed theft by false pretense
- The OHF and Jirard were intentionally lying about supporting the UCSF for many years
- Jirard is the hero of the story
- Jirard's story is ridiculous
- Jirard lies about not being able to donate earlier
- Jirard lies about twitch revenue being added during Indieland
- Jirard lies about the amount of direct donations received
- Online 'accountant' lies about golf fundraiser
- Jirard tries to hide many income sources he promised would go to charity
- Jirard admitted to theft by embezzlement
- Jirard lies about covering all Indieland expenses
- Jirard lies about the status of the OHF in California
- OHF illegally ran golf fundraiser while being delinquent
- Jirard lies about me entertaining conspiracy theories
- Jirard lies about what I said
- Jirard can't keep his story straight
- Response to accountant's video defending Jirard
Intro [0:00]
The video introduces the topic of The Completionist charity scandal, emphasizing the lack of evidence provided by Jirard Khalil to support his claims over the past two years. It asserts that Khalil's recent video, "You Deserve Answers," is dishonest, comparable to the dishonesty of Billy Mitchell, and filled with blatant lies. The video claims that Khalil is a con artist, a statement supported by his own admissions within the video. It also points out that Khalil's video is primarily a hit piece on Karl Jobst himself, using public dislike for Jobst to manipulate viewers into believing Khalil's story without evidence.
Jirard lied about being under criminal investigation [10:17]
Jirard Khalil claims that the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a criminal investigation into the Openhand Foundation after Carl and Mudahar directed their viewers to report the charity. However, the letter he presents as evidence is merely a notice of an audit and a request for documents related to regulatory statutes enforced administratively or through civil court, not criminal statutes. The letter references California codes that grant the Attorney General the power to supervise charitable organizations and regulate their behavior, but violations of these codes do not result in criminal prosecution. The video concludes that Khalil is either misinformed or intentionally lying about the nature of the DOJ's involvement to later claim vindication when the audit doesn't lead to criminal charges.
Jirard committed charity fraud [17:49]
The video asserts that Jirard Khalil committed charity fraud by lying when soliciting donations for a charitable cause, which is a crime under California Penal Code 532D. This code states that anyone who makes a false statement of fact while soliciting money for a charitable purpose, either knowingly or negligently, is guilty of a misdemeanor. The video breaks down the elements of this law and argues that Khalil's statements during Indie Land events, such as claiming to work with organizations like UCSF, FTD Association of America, and Alzheimer's Association of America, were unqualified statements of fact that were false. Khalil himself admitted to knowing these statements were false in 2023, satisfying the requirement of mens rea (guilty mind).
Jirard committed theft by false pretense [25:39]
The video argues that Jirard Khalil committed theft by false pretense, as defined by California Penal Code 484 and 532. This crime occurs when someone knowingly and designedly defrauds another person of money by false representation or pretense. The video outlines the three elements required to convict someone of theft by false pretense: knowingly deceiving a property owner by false representation, intending to persuade the owner to transfer possession of the property, and the owner transferring possession because of reliance on the false representation. The video asserts that Khalil admits to intentionally lying about where donations were going, made these false representations during a fundraiser to persuade people to donate, and that donors relied on these false pretenses when making donations, as evidenced by statements from victims like Pat the NES Punk.
The OHF and Jirard were intentionally lying about supporting the UCSF for many years [34:48]
The video presents evidence that the Openhand Foundation (OHF) and Jirard Khalil intentionally lied about supporting the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) for many years. Khalil states that the OHF was created because of a terrible experience with UCSF, leading to the decision to never work with them again. Despite this, the OHF listed UCSF as a beneficiary on their website and used a misleading quote thanking them for a recent gift. Khalil himself claimed as early as 2020 that the OHF was a main funding support partner for UCSF. This lie was also perpetuated in a 2019 article on nintendo.com, sourced from The Completionist, which stated that the OHF had been working with UCSF for the last 16 years.
Jirard is the hero of the story [45:58]
The video critiques Jirard Khalil's attempt to portray himself as the hero of the Openhand Foundation story. Khalil claims he learned in November 2022 that the OHF had never made a contribution and that he then made it his goal to get the money donated. However, the video points out that this contradicts the OHF's official response, which denied any wrongdoing and stated they hadn't found a suitable partner. The video also highlights Khalil's admission that he knew the public would be upset if they found out the truth, suggesting he was aware of wrongdoing before any videos were made public. The video argues that Khalil is trying to justify charity fraud by making excuses and downplaying his actions.
Jirard's story is ridiculous [1:03:10]
The video challenges the credibility of Jirard Khalil's story, particularly his claim that many organizations legally told the Openhand Foundation to keep their distance within a day of the initial videos being released. It argues that this claim is absurd, as it would require legal teams from numerous organizations to assess the situation and make a judgment within 24 hours. The video also questions why the OHF was able to secure a meeting with the Association for Frontotemporal Dementia (AFTD) the very next day, despite supposedly facing difficulties due to the videos. It suggests that Khalil's story is a fabrication and that he had been speaking with nobody, which is why he couldn't get a meeting or donate the money earlier.
Jirard lies about not being able to donate earlier [1:16:50]
The video refutes Jirard Khalil's claim that the Openhand Foundation couldn't quickly donate the money due to the need for restricted donations and negotiations with organizations. It argues that this is contradicted by his actions after the charity scandal went public, as he was able to donate $600,000 fully restricted within two weeks. The video also points out that the AFTD donation was a significant amount for the organization, disproving Khalil's claim that $600,000 was "small potatoes" in the charity world. It asserts that Khalil's story is a made-up excuse to dodge accountability for not donating the money earlier.
Jirard lies about twitch revenue being added during Indieland [1:26:39]
The video examines Jirard Khalil's statements regarding Twitch bits and subscriptions during Indie Land events. Khalil claims that all bits and subs received on the channel were put towards the donation goal throughout the event and that he or his brother would donate the equivalent amount to their Tiltify page in real time. However, the video presents evidence that this is false, as Khalil himself stated in past Indie Land events that bits and subs would only be added at the very end. The video also points out that the Tiltify campaign total remained the same, even after bits and subs were supposedly added.
Jirard lies about the amount of direct donations received [1:33:13]
The video exposes Jirard Khalil's lies about the amount of direct donations received during Indie Land events. Khalil provides a spreadsheet claiming to show the revenue for Twitch bits and subs for every year of Indie Land. However, the video demonstrates that the direct donations reported on the spreadsheet are significantly lower than the amounts raised on Tiltify, a publicly verifiable source. For example, in 2021, the spreadsheet claims $71,000 in direct donations, while the Tiltify campaign shows $113,000. The video also points out that the spreadsheet omits other revenue sources, such as merch sales, Nexus game sales, and ticket sales.
Online 'accountant' lies about golf fundraiser [1:45:26]
The video critiques an online accountant's video that defends Jirard Khalil, arguing that the accountant grossly mischaracterizes the sources used to make judgments and what the claims actually are. The accountant uses the Sunmark Credit Union golf fundraiser as an example, claiming that the amount raised doesn't always equal the amount donated. However, the video demonstrates that the accountant is wrong, as the sponsors listed in the article about the Sunmark fundraiser are also listed on the foundation's tax filings. The video also points out that the accountant fails to notice that the Openhand Foundation doesn't file a schedule B, which is legally required for organizations with donors who contribute over $5,000.
Jirard tries to hide many income sources he promised would go to charity [1:56:14]
The video highlights Jirard Khalil's attempts to conceal various income sources that he promised would go to the Openhand Foundation. These include proceeds from Nexus game sales, ticket sales from the 2022 live event, and backend money from a Capital One sponsorship. The video presents clips of Khalil stating that all proceeds from these sources would go to charity, but they are not included in the spreadsheet he provides. The video also points out that Khalil deleted the entire Indie Land YouTube channel, likely in an attempt to hide evidence of these promises.
Jirard admitted to theft by embezzlement [2:03:34]
The video asserts that Jirard Khalil admitted to theft by embezzlement in his initial response video. Embezzlement, as defined by California Penal Code 503 and Calcrim 1806, is the fraudulent appropriation of property by a person to whom it has been entrusted. The video argues that as a director of the Openhand Foundation, Khalil was entrusted with foundation funds and that he fraudulently used revenue from bits, subs, and merch on his own company's expenses. This breaches his fiduciary responsibility and satisfies the elements of embezzlement. The video also points out that Khalil is now denying that he spent the Twitch revenue, attempting to walk back his previous admission.
Jirard lies about covering all Indieland expenses [2:22:10]
The video challenges Jirard Khalil's claim that his company, That One Video Gamer, shouldered all expenses for Indie Land. It argues that this is a lie by omission, as Khalil fails to mention the sponsor income that his company received. The video presents clips of Khalil stating that sponsors pay for Indie Land. It also points out that the Openhand Foundation claimed fundraising expenses on its 2022 tax filing, suggesting that it did contribute to Indie Land expenses. The video concludes that Khalil is intentionally misleading viewers to believe that his company lost money on Indie Land when it likely turned a profit.
Jirard lies about the status of the OHF in California [2:35:30]
The video exposes Jirard Khalil's lies about the status of the Openhand Foundation with the California Attorney General's Office. Khalil claims that the OHF's delinquency status is like an unpaid parking ticket and that they have already taken care of it. However, the video presents evidence that the OHF is still delinquent and that this status prohibits them from soliciting charitable funds. The video also points out that Khalil is misrepresenting the reason for the delinquency, claiming it's due to a delay in filing tax forms when it's actually because they haven't submitted the required form.
OHF illegally ran golf fundraiser while being delinquent [2:41:21]
The video highlights the fact that the Openhand Foundation illegally ran its annual golf fundraising event while being delinquent with the California Attorney General's Office. This is a violation of Title 11, Section 312 of the California Code of Regulations, which prohibits delinquent organizations from soliciting for charitable purposes. The video also points out the irony of Khalil lying about the OHF's delinquent status while they were actively breaking the law by running the golf fundraiser.
Jirard lies about me entertaining conspiracy theories [2:45:28]
The video accuses Jirard Khalil of lying about Karl Jobst entertaining conspiracy theories. Khalil claims that Jobst discussed and entertained the theory that Khalil's family donated personal funds to cover up stolen donor money. However, the video presents evidence that Jobst only read a Reddit post about this theory and never endorsed it. Khalil also claims that Jobst entertained the theory that Khalil's dad poisoned his mom, but the video shows that Jobst was merely paraphrasing a story that Khalil himself had told.
Jirard lies about what I said [3:01:42]
The video continues to expose Jirard Khalil's lies about what Karl Jobst has said. Khalil claims that Jobst referred to his stepmom as a mistress and implied that his dad was having an affair. However, the video demonstrates that Jobst only used the word "mistress" to describe her relationship with Khalil's dad while he was still married and never passed judgment on the situation. Khalil also claims that Jobst doesn't correctly cite any of the laws that he supposedly broke, but the video points out that Jobst never claimed to be citing laws in the first place.
Jirard can't keep his story straight [3:21:05]
The video highlights Jirard Khalil's inability to keep his story straight. Khalil claims that he was upset that his family had not donated the money and that he wanted to donate it immediately. However, he also admits that he did not want to donate the money after finding out because he wanted it to be restricted. The video argues that this makes no logical sense and that Khalil's story is a fabrication.
Response to accountant's video defending Jirard [3:27:24]
The video provides a detailed response to an online accountant's video defending Jirard Khalil. It argues that the accountant's video is a fanfiction that misrepresents the issues and focuses on accounting errors rather than the actual crimes committed. The video demonstrates that the accountant doesn't understand Indie Land, Tiltify, or the relevant California laws. It also points out that the accountant's claim that the Openhand Foundation is not subject to the 5% payout rule is incorrect. The video concludes that the accountant's video is pointless and that it is being used by Khalil and his defenders to prove that he did nothing wrong.
End and recap [4:16:18]
The video summarizes the key points, reiterating that Jirard Khalil has consistently lied about his charity, committed theft by false pretense and embezzlement, and attempted to cover up his actions. It emphasizes the lack of evidence supporting Khalil's claims and highlights his attempts to deflect blame and attack his critics. The video concludes by urging viewers to recognize Khalil as a con artist and to hold him accountable for his actions.