Tag: Nonprofit Accountability
CharityWatch Downgrades O.U.R.’s Rating to a “Question Mark”
One of the nation’s leading nonprofit watchdog organizations downgraded Operation Underground Railroad to a “?” rating, citing criminal investigations, transparency concerns, governance issues, and unanswered…
Criminal Investigation into O.U.R. Expands
With investigators citing a “cascade of evidence and witnesses,” the criminal investigation into Operation Underground Railroad widens as former insiders, federal authorities, and longtime associates…
The Elizabeth Smart Foundation Severed All Ties with O.U.R.
Operation Underground Railroad touted its relationship with the Elizabeth Smart Foundation as proof of its legitimacy. This investigation examines how the partnership unraveled, why Ed…
A Divorce From Hell: doTerra & Operation Underground Railroad
One of Utah’s largest multi-level marketing companies helped elevate Operation Underground Railroad’s credibility and reach. As questions surrounding O.U.R. intensified, the partnership became a growing…
Las Vegas Metropolitan PD Human Trafficking Task Force calls out O.U.R.
Just days before World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Human Trafficking Task Force publicly challenged O.U.R.’s claims, warning that…
O.U.R. Receives $150,000 to $350,000 in PPP Funds
Despite raising millions in donations and maintaining substantial financial reserves, Operation Underground Railroad secured between $150,000 and $350,000 in taxpayer-funded PPP relief, raising serious questions…
Operation Underground Railroad Retains Controversial Firm Kirton McConkie, Threatens Legal Action Against ACJ
The article that started it all. When American Crime Journal began asking questions about Operation Underground Railroad’s finances, leadership, and public claims, O.U.R. responded not…
