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A Longtime Associate of Tim Ballard’s Is Rebuilding Operation Underground Railroad
The organization says it has cut ties with its disgraced founder and CEO. Jeff Frazier, charged with ushering in a new era, has a long and complex relationship with Ballard.
A Private Island, Downloads From God, and the 'Couples Ruse': Inside the Dangerous World of Tim Ballard's Operation Underground Railroad
A female operator who worked with the controversial anti-trafficking group knew someone was going to get seriously hurt. She just didn't expect that it would be her.
Five of Tim Ballard’s Alleged Victims Have Filed a Lawsuit Against Him
The founder of the anti-trafficking group OUR has been sued by several accusers, who say he used their faith and visions from a psychic to sexually coerce them.
CYBER: Operation Underground Railroad, Psychic Intelligence, and ‘Sound of Freedom’
CYBER: Operation Underground Railroad, Psychic Intelligence, and ‘Sound of Freedom’
‘Sound of Freedom’ Producer Felt the Naked Breasts of Apparently Underage Trafficking Victim
Files from a joint local and federal criminal investigation released to VICE News describe video evidence of the incident, which took place in Mexico on an Operation Underground Railroad mission.
Tim Ballard’s Departure From Operation Underground Railroad Followed Sexual Misconduct Investigation
“O.U.R. is dedicated to combatting sexual abuse, and does not tolerate sexual harassment or discrimination by anyone in its organization,” the organization tells VICE News.
Trafficking Survivors and Advocates Are Being Harassed by ‘Sound of Freedom’ Fans
Survivor leaders in the anti-trafficking movement are attempting to confront the issues around the surprise blockbuster film – and facing a hail of invective in the process.
Tim Ballard Out as CEO at Glenn Beck-Backed Nazarene Fund
The news follows his mysterious departure from Operation Underground Railroad, the other anti-trafficking organization of which he was the most recognizable face.
Tim Ballard Left Operation Underground Railroad After Investigation Into Claims Made by Employees
The anti-trafficking activist whose story was the basis for Sound of Freedom left his own organization after an internal investigation, according to a letter circulating among employees and donors.
CYBER: The False Claims Behind an Anti-Trafficking Group’s Hollywood Moment
Operation Underground Railroad has a long history of making bold and unsubstantiated claims.
Anti-Trafficking Group With Long History of False Claims Gets Its Hollywood Moment
Operation Underground Railroad has spent years making big, often unprovable claims about its paramilitary missions and role in rescuing trafficked kids. Now, a new hit movie may help solidify the myth.
Now-former Trump official who said black people have a “lax morality” just lost his book deal
Carl Higbie resigned Friday after his comments were made public