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O.U.R. Quietly Exposes Tim Ballard’s Big Lie

For nearly a decade, Tim Ballard promoted a story about a trafficked boy, a missing sister, and a necklace that allegedly inspired the creation of…

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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…

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Will the Real Eliza Please Stand Up?

Public statements, newspaper archives, and family records raise questions about why Eliza Bleu repeatedly denied being Eliza Morthland Update 1/26/23: Both Eliza Morthland and Richard…

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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,…

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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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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…

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American Airlines Denies Operation Underground Railroad Partnership Claim

Operation Underground Railroad publicly promoted a supposed partnership with American Airlines. American Airlines says it never existed In a video posted on Tim Ballard’s Facebook,…

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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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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:…

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Anatomy of a Cancer Scam

Weeks before her arrest, Coco Berthmann used an Instagram livestream to discuss a cancer diagnosis prosecutors would later allege was fabricated If the video is…

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