Tag: Human Trafficking Hoax
The Arrest of Earl Venton Buchanan
Court records and U.S. Customs and Border Protection reports challenge the foundational story used by Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad to launch 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…
O.U.R.’s Prized Propaganda Movie Embroiled in Controversy
Years before its release, Sound of Freedom was promoted as the true story of Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad. Behind the film’s troubled journey…
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…
Coco Berthmann Charged
Utah prosecutors allege Coco Berthmann fabricated a cancer diagnosis and used the claims to solicit thousands of dollars in donations Professional human trafficking victim known…
Coco Berthmann Charging Documents Reveal Details of Utah Fraud Case
Public records obtained by American Crime Journal provide a detailed look at the allegations, evidence, and court proceedings surrounding the Coco Berthmann case Editor’s Note:…
Coco Berthmann Asking for Donations, Claims Cancer Diagnosis
A review of Coco Berthmann’s fundraising appeals, cancer claims, and the organizations that continued to amplify her story despite mounting evidence Fool me once, shame…
UPDATE: Coco Berthmann Arrested, Accused of Fraud
As Coco Berthmann’s alleged fraud unraveled, attention shifted to the people left behind: donors, supporters, families, and others who trusted her story Over the past…
Rambo Reyes & O.U.R.: The Colombian Rescue Mission
Operation Underground Railroad’s most publicized rescue operation generated international headlines, but questions remained about who led the mission, who received credit, and how the organization…
Elizabeth Frazier: Another Professional Trafficking Victim
An investigation into one of the anti-trafficking movement’s most widely repeated survivor narratives raises questions about verification, evidence, and media accountability For years, Elizabeth Frazier’s…
