Tag: American Crime Journal
Ballard Claims Victory, as Two Sexual Violence Protective Orders are Granted Against Him
As Ballard’s team celebrated the dismissal of portions of a civil case, two Sexual Violence Protective Orders were simultaneously issued against him in separate proceedings…
M. Russell Ballard in VentureLand
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…
Owner of Nevada Brothel Became ‘Major Stakeholder’ In Operation Underground Railroad
As Tim Ballard publicly condemned prostitution and pornography, Operation Underground Railroad accepted tens of thousands of dollars from Nevada brothel owner Lance Gilman, who later…
Mormon Apostle M. Russell Ballard: Victim or Accomplice?
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…
O.U.R. Chief Legal Officer Alessandra Serano Resigns
The former federal prosecutor who once oversaw a key O.U.R.-related prosecution and later became the organization’s Chief Legal Officer abruptly resigned amid mounting controversy surrounding…
Tim Ballard Under Attack: the Sexual Misconduct Allegations
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…
LDS Church Publicly Denounces Tim Ballard, Operation Underground Railroad
After years of public support, appearances, and association, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints formally distanced itself from Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim…
O.U.R.- The Grand Jury Investigation
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,…
O.U.R. Attorney and Firm Kirton McConkie Helps LDS Church Cover up Sex Abuse
Operation Underground Railroad retained the same law firm accused of helping the LDS Church conceal child sexual abuse allegations. This investigation examines Kirton McConkie’s role…
What is Utah’s Attorney General Smoking?
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…
