Tag: Human Rights
Her Name Is Delia: The Survivor Behind O.U.R.’s “Liliana” Story
A trafficking survivor testified against her abusers, rebuilt her life, and fought for justice. This investigation examines allegations that her story was repackaged, marketed, and…
It’s Time to Ask Tough Questions about Who Operation Underground Railroad Calls “Traffickers”
The problem of honesty and the retributive impulse 1. Crimes and Liars Last summer, Utah journalist Lynn Packer broke the news that Tim Ballard, founder…
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…
Tim Ballard’s Secret “Whiteboard Meeting” in August 2019
For years, Tim Ballard portrayed the search for missing Haitian child Gardy Mardy as a driving force behind Operation Underground Railroad. This investigation examines how…
VICE News Exposes Tim Ballard’s O.U.R. Poster Child “Liliana” as Elaborate Scam
Marketed as a child rescued by Operation Underground Railroad, “Liliana” became one of the organization’s most powerful fundraising stories. Investigative reporting later revealed significant discrepancies…
