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Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Tim Ballard Become Targets of Joint Criminal Investigation

Prosecutors in Salt Lake and Davis counties launched a joint criminal probe examining allegations involving Tim Ballard, Operation Underground Railroad, and Utah Attorney General Sean…

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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…

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Posted in Operation Underground Railroad Trafficking Frauds

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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BYU Stands by the Coco Berthmann Hoax

As questions surrounding Coco Berthmann’s trafficking claims intensify, new evidence, witness accounts, and immigration-related concerns raise additional questions about her narrative For years, Coco Berthmann’s…

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Exposed: The Coco Berthmann Child Sex Slave Hoax

A widely promoted trafficking narrative is subjected to independent scrutiny as records, family testimony, and unanswered questions challenge claims repeated by media outlets and advocacy…

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Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Operation Underground Railroad

An examination of Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes’ relationship with Operation Underground Railroad and the accountability questions surrounding the organization Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes…

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