Tag: Derailed
Tim Ballard’s Couples Ruse is “Strange Rationalization to Groom Women”
After allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced, Tim Ballard introduced what he called the “Couples Ruse” as an undercover tactic used to combat child trafficking. American…
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…
Internal Messages Reveal Angel Studios Ignored Warnings About Tim Ballard and “Sound of Freedom”
Internal communications show Angel Studios executives were repeatedly warned about Tim Ballard’s credibility issues, ongoing investigations, and concerns surrounding Sound of Freedom. Despite acknowledging the…
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.- 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. & the LDS Church’s Promotional Movies
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…
O.U.R.’s Hookers from Heaven
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…
