For months, the reason behind Tim Ballard’s sudden departure from Operation Underground Railroad remained hidden from public view. This investigation examines the sexual misconduct allegations that led employees to approach O.U.R.’s board and the events that followed Ballard’s removal.

When Tim Ballard was forced out as president and CEO of Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) there was no announcement. His ouster was not made public until VICE News broke the story, months after Ballard left OUR. But even then the grounds for his removal remained secret. It was only disclosed some employees had complained about something to OUR’s directors. Ballard’s removal became known just as the movie about one of his daring rescues—Sound of Freedom— was breaking U.S. box office records. It’s now in theaters worldwide. This report finally reveals the complaint employees took to the board: Alleged sexual misconduct. While it’s a fact those allegations were made against Ballard, it remains far from proven whether they are true or false.

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Resources & Further Reading

Organizations Under Scrutiny – American Crime Journal |

Mutiny at Operation Underground Railroad – American Crime Journal |

O.U.R. Operative and Major Donor Awaits Sentencing in $100 Million Medicare Fraud Case – American Crime Journal |

The Rise and Unraveling of Operation Underground Railroad – American Crime Journal |

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Tim Ballard Become Targets of Joint Criminal Investigation – American Crime Journal |

The Whiteboard Meeting – American Crime Journal |

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