Tag: Utah
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mutiny at Operation Underground Railroad
Three senior figures connected to Operation Underground Railroad—including Tim Ballard’s sister-in-law and former top executives—departed the organization and launched a new anti-trafficking nonprofit as questions…
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…
