Celebrated in death as a business visionary and spiritual giant, M. Russell Ballard’s entrepreneurial record tells a far more complicated story. This report examines the…

After the LDS Church publicly distanced itself from Tim Ballard and denied that Apostle M. Russell Ballard had any involvement in Ballard’s financial ventures, newly…

For months, the reason behind Tim Ballard’s sudden departure from Operation Underground Railroad remained hidden from public view. This investigation examines the sexual misconduct allegations…

Examining the claims that inspired “Sound of Freedom”, the evolution of Tim Ballard’s rescue narratives, and the evidence that challenges the film’s central story Marketed…

A federal grand jury investigation, FBI scrutiny, and millions spent on legal defense collide with the mythology behind Operation Underground Railroad and its blockbuster film,…

From a secret LDS-produced film about faith and sacrifice to Sound of Freedom’s portrayal of Tim Ballard, this investigation examines how media, messaging, and powerful…

Marketed as a God-guided rescue of trafficked women in Haiti, O.U.R.’s Giving Tuesday documentary became a powerful fundraising tool. This investigation examines the claims, the…

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Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes positioned himself as a champion of charitable accountability while promoting a nonprofit that claimed to identify high-impact charities. This report…

As scrutiny intensified around Operation Underground Railroad and Tim Ballard, questions began extending beyond the nonprofit itself. This report examines Sean Reyes, the narratives that…