Exhibit J: “Myth vs. Fact” Human Trafficking Graphic

Most human trafficking victims are lured by a person they know and trust

Overview

Exhibit J consists of a two-page filing, with the second page containing a social media graphic related to human trafficking awareness, attributed to accounts associated with Tim Ballard.

Content of the Graphic

FACT (Page 2)

The graphic presents a “Myth vs. Fact” format:

  • Myth:
    “Human traffickers usually abduct their victims off the street or kidnap them.”
  • Fact:
    “Most human trafficking victims are lured by a person they know and trust, such as a romantic partner, family member, or friend. Traffickers use tactics like false promises of a better job or a loving relationship to gain a victim’s trust and then exploit their vulnerabilities.”

Source Attribution

FACT

  • The graphic includes:
    • The handle @TBFRESCUE
    • Attribution to timballard89
  • It appears formatted as a social media post or story

Visual Presentation

FACT

  • The design uses:
    • A yellow and black color scheme
    • Bold headings “MYTH” and “FACT”
  • The content is structured for public awareness messaging

Evidentiary Context

FACT

  • The exhibit is submitted in federal litigation (Case 2:24-cv-00794)
  • It appears to serve as:
    • an example of public-facing messaging associated with Ballard or affiliated organizations

Limitations

FACT

  • The filing:
    • does not provide additional explanation of the graphic
    • does not independently verify the claims within the image
    • presents the graphic as contextual material

Conclusion

Exhibit J is a social media-style graphic presenting a “Myth vs. Fact” explanation of human trafficking, attributed to accounts associated with Tim Ballard, and included in the case record as supporting material.

Exh J Traffickers Are KnownDownload

Resources & Further Reading

Derailed: Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) – American Crime Journal |

O.U.R. Legal Archive – American Crime Journal |

Davis County Criminal Investigation into Tim Ballard & O.U.R. – American Crime Journal |

Lindon Police Department Report: Tim Ballard – American Crime Journal |

Utah County Sheriff’s Office Report: Tim Ballard – American Crime Journal |

The Deposition of Jon Lines – American Crime Journal |

First Amended Complaint: WW, et al. v. Ballard et al. – American Crime Journal |