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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…
The Whiteboard Meeting
At a secret 2019 gathering attended by senior Operation Underground Railroad insiders, Tim Ballard allegedly unveiled a far-reaching plan linking donor funds, nonprofit entities, media…
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. 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…
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…
“Sound of Freedom” (2023) Funded by Medicare Fraud?
Before Sound of Freedom became a box office phenomenon, it faced years of delays, investor concerns, criminal investigations, and questions about the origins of the…
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…
Operation Underground Railroad and “The Covenant”
Lynn Packer examines the relationship between the LDS Church and Operation Underground Railroad An apostle of the Mormon Church could get drawn into a Utah…
Operation Underground Railroad and Religious Extremism
An examination of the religious influences, cultural factors, and media relationships that helped shape the rise of Operation Underground Railroad Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes…
Tim Ballard’s Buzzfeed Response, Distraction and LDS Biblical Fan-Fiction
Rather than confronting questions about credibility, evidence, and accountability, Tim Ballard turned to persecution narratives, LDS symbolism, and emotional appeals. This investigation examines how O.U.R.’s…
