Tag: Derailed
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Tim Ballard Become Targets of Joint Criminal Investigation
Prosecutors in Salt Lake and Davis counties launched a joint criminal probe examining allegations involving Tim Ballard, Operation Underground Railroad, and Utah Attorney General Sean…
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…
Exposing the “Sound of Freedom” Hoax
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…
“Sound of Freedom” and the $175 Million “Pay It Forward” Machine
As Sound of Freedom became a cultural phenomenon, Angel Studios urged audiences to “Pay It Forward” by purchasing tickets for strangers. Marketed as a movement…
O.U.R.’s Origin Myth
Lynn Packer examines the founding narrative of Operation Underground Railroad, the story portrayed in Sound of Freedom, and the documented record behind the organization’s origin…
American Airlines Denies Operation Underground Railroad Partnership Claim
Operation Underground Railroad publicly promoted a supposed partnership with American Airlines. American Airlines says it never existed In a video posted on Tim Ballard’s Facebook,…
The Rise and Unraveling of Operation Underground Railroad
Operation Underground Railroad reported a record-breaking year in 2020 despite mounting investigations, controversies, leadership departures, and questions surrounding the organization’s claims and operations. Six months…
O.U.R. Operative and Major Donor Awaits Sentencing in $100 Million Medicare Fraud Case
Andrew McCubbins, a prominent Operation Underground Railroad donor, operative, and investor in Sound of Freedom, pleaded guilty in a healthcare fraud scheme that generated approximately…
Oklahoma City Rejects Operation Underground Railroad Donation After Review
After reviewing concerns surrounding Operation Underground Railroad, Norman city officials and police leaders unanimously declined a $25,000 donation from the organization UPDATED 11/12/21: Added Norman…
Mutiny at Operation Underground Railroad
Three senior figures connected to Operation Underground Railroad—including Tim Ballard’s sister-in-law and former top executives—departed the organization and launched a new anti-trafficking nonprofit as questions…
