Category: ACJ Investigates
Original investigations, case files, timelines, and evidence-based reporting examining crime, justice, and accountability.
Plaintiffs File Lawsuit Against Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad for Human Trafficking Violations
A federal lawsuit alleges that Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad exploited women through the organization’s controversial “Couples Ruse,” violating anti-trafficking laws while presenting the…
Tim Ballard’s Text Messages with Victim Expose Possessive Behavior and Cosmetic Surgery
Reckless Tactics, Cosmetic Surgery and Intimate Texts Continue to Undermine Tim Ballard’s Anti-Trafficking Persona Text messages obtained exclusively by ACJ expose not only Tim Ballard’s…
Courtroom Audio of Ballard’s Attorney admitting Ballard’s Semen “probably did” get on victim’s skirt
Exclusive courtroom audio captures the moment Tim Ballard’s attorney admits that Ballard’s semen “probably did” get on the victim’s skirt and used it when he…
Protective Order Granted Against Tim Ballard After Court Hears DNA Evidence Claims
A Utah court granted a Sexual Violence Protective Order against Tim Ballard after a hearing that included discussion of forensic DNA evidence, allegations of sexual…
Permanent Sexual Violence Protective Order Issued Against Tim Ballard
A Utah court granted a permanent Sexual Violence Protective Order against Tim Ballard after reviewing evidence and testimony presented by Celeste and Mike Borys, marking…
Ballard’s Disturbing Disclosure of Marital Sexual Issues with “Operative Trainee”
Tim Ballard’s manipulative behavior and disregard for his wife’s beliefs, coupled with multiple sexual assault allegations, perfectly illustrates a disturbing pattern of predatory conduct and…
UPDATE: Amy Morgan Davis Responds to Tim Ballard’s Defamation Suit
Attorneys for Former Miss Utah Condemn Tim Ballard’s Frivolous, Retaliatory, and Repugnant Lawsuit Update 9/28/2024: To include the supplemental filing On Wednesday, Tim Ballard, founder…
Ballard & Angel Studios’ Motion to Dismiss Denied in Suarez Defamation Lawsuit
Court denies Tim Ballard and Angel Studios’ Motion to Dismiss defamation lawsuit by Kely Suarez. Case heads to discovery, a phase Ballard has long dreaded…
Ballard Sexual Assault Report: Lindon PD
Tim Ballard faces multiple accusations of sexual assault, trafficking, and misconduct. This incident report was filed with Lindon PD on November 1, 2023, for the…
Ballard Sexual Assault Report: Utah County Sheriff’s Office
Tim Ballard faces multiple accusations of sexual assault, trafficking, and misconduct. This incident report was filed with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office on October 16,…
