Tag: Human Trafficking Industry
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…
As O.U.R. Flees Utah, Survivors Accuse Organization of Rebranding to Escape Accountability
As Operation Underground Railroad rebrands as “OUR Rescue” and relocates to Minneapolis, attorneys representing seven women who have accused Tim Ballard of misconduct say the…
Permanent Sexual Violence Protective Order Issued Against Tim Ballard
A Utah court granted a permanent Sexual Violence Protective Order against Tim Ballard after reviewing evidence and testimony presented by Celeste and Mike Borys, marking…
Ballard’s Disturbing Disclosure of Marital Sexual Issues with “Operative Trainee”
Tim Ballard’s manipulative behavior and disregard for his wife’s beliefs, coupled with multiple sexual assault allegations, perfectly illustrates a disturbing pattern of predatory conduct and…
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…
Lawsuit Against OUR and Tim Ballard Alleges Sexual Misconduct, Battery & Fraud
Five women accuse Tim Ballard of sexual assault, battery, fraud, and coercive misconduct, alleging that Operation Underground Railroad enabled and concealed a pattern of abuse…
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…
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…
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…
Tim Ballard and Sean Reyes Unhinged
As scrutiny intensified around Operation Underground Railroad and Tim Ballard, questions began extending beyond the nonprofit itself. This report examines Sean Reyes, the narratives that…
