ACJ’s Impact: A Knowledgeable and Informed Public

Recognized Authority in True Crime and Investigative Journalism

American Crime Journal (ACJ) has garnered widespread recognition within the realms of True Crime, Criminology, and Investigative Journalism. Notably, ACJ holds a prominent presence and serves as a heavily cited source for numerous esteemed local, national, international, and mainstream news media outlets. These include reputable names such as Business Insider, C-SPAN, The Independent UK, NBC, Vice, and Vanity Fair, among many others. The publication’s well-researched and evidence-based content has captured the attention of these credible sources, firmly establishing ACJ as a dependable and esteemed hub for crime-related information and investigative journalism. Notably, several of American Crime Journal’s investigative series have played pivotal roles in a multitude of criminal investigations conducted by various entities, ranging from local and state agencies to federal bodies like the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Additionally, these reports have also been instrumental in guiding the decisions of watchdog groups and governmental bodies. For instance, one such report was instrumental in influencing a city council’s decision to withhold taxpayer funds from an organization facing multiple criminal investigations.

ACJ’s Investigative Series has been Sourced:






ACJ’s Lynn Packer and Damion Moore have been contributors and featured guests:



Relied on by Watchdog Groups:


ACJ: Medias’ Trusted Source in Crime and Investigative Journalism (under construction)

Lynn Packer | New York Post (nypost.com)

Nonprofit linked to Trump’s possible FTC chair could face probe (nypost.com)

Operation Underground Railroad | Charity Ratings | Donating Tips | Best Charities | CharityWatch

“Sound of Freedom” film puts spotlight on Operation Underground Railroad – Axios Salt Lake City

‘Sound of Freedom’ Financed by Medicare Fraudster (insider.com)

Everything Sound Of Freedom Gets Wrong About The True Story (looper.com)

It’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” but for QAnon: Film spreading child trafficking hysteria is making bank | Salon.com

Sound of Freedom: The controversial child trafficking drama that’s become summer’s unlikely hit | The Independent

Sound of Freedom movie: How Jim Caviezel’s child-trafficking film misrepresents its subject. (slate.com)

Tim Ballard’s story in ‘The Sound of Freedom’ seems too good to be true, Robert Gehrke writes (sltrib.com)

‘Sound of Freedom’: The Wild True Story Behind 2023’s Most Controversial Film | Vanity Fair

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: “Sound of Freedom” Doesn’t Tell True Story of Operation Underground Railroad – MinistryWatch

EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK: Advice for Donors Giving To Anti-Sex Trafficking Organizations – MinistryWatch