Tim Ballard (English Wikipedia)

Ambrosino, Brandon (July 16, 2023). "The film that has divided the US". BBC. Retrieved December 24, 2025. Inspired by the experiences of Tim Ballard, a former Homeland Security Agent [...]

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Steadman, Otillia (April 23, 2021). "Donald Trump Is Gone, But QAnon's Sex Trafficking Conspiracies Are Here To Stay". BuzzFeed News.

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"Hearing Sex Trafficking Victims, May 14 2015". C-SPAN.org. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
"Hearing: Sex Trafficking Victims". C-SPAN. May 14, 2015. Retrieved July 12, 2019.

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"Mike Tomlin Authors Foreward For New Book Focusing On Fight Against Human Trafficking". KDKA-TV. August 3, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2019.

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Herbets, Adam (October 10, 2020). "Anti-human-trafficking group Operation Underground Railroad under investigation". Cedar City News.

churchofjesuschrist.org (Global: 1,837^th place; English: 1,046^th place)

"Saving Children: Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad". Latter-day Saints Channel. March 15, 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
"M. Russell Ballard". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved November 27, 2023.

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"Crossfit OUR". Crossfit OUR. Archived from the original on July 15, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2017.

deadline.com (Global: 10^th place; English: 9^th place)

"'Sound Of Freedom' Movie's Hero, Tim Ballard, Subject Of Sexual Misconduct Allegations & Inquiry Involving 7 Women – Report". Deadline Hollywood. September 18, 2023.
Andreeva, Nellie (June 1, 2015). "'Abolitionists' Documentary Series About Rescuing Kids From Sex Slavery Shopped". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 21, 2019.

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"Davis County Attorney's Office closes investigation into Operation Underground Railroad". May 12, 2023.
Tomco, Brigham (September 28, 2023). "Attorney for former OUR employees says they 'affirm' allegations of sexual misconduct against Tim Ballard". Deseret News. Retrieved October 2, 2023.

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"Author - Timothy Ballard - Deseret Book". Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023.

deseretnews.com (Global: 1,107^th place; English: 652^nd place)

"Founder, CEO of Operation Underground Railroad to speak at UVU". DeseretNews.com. October 7, 2016. Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2017.

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Fowler, Jeremy (November 2, 2017). "Mike Tomlin, Steelers partner with anti-sex-trafficking initiative". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 21, 2019.

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Murray, Conor (September 20, 2023). "'Sound Of Freedom' Inspiration Tim Ballard And Film Producer Face Allegations Of Sexual Impropriety". Forbes. Archived from the original on April 29, 2025. Retrieved December 24, 2025. Tim Ballard, the real-life inspiration for the controversial film Sound of Freedom

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Herbets, Adam & Carlisle, Nate (October 8, 2020). "Anti-human trafficking group Operation Underground Railroad under criminal investigation by Utah prosecutor". KSTU.
"LDS Church calls activity of Tim Ballard 'morally unacceptable'". FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU). September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
Herbets, Adam (January 27, 2024). "New court filings detail Tim Ballard's discipline with LDS Church". www.fox13now.com. Fox 13 Salt Lake City. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
"Cox calls Ballard allegations 'disturbing' and 'unconscionable,' if true". FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU). September 21, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
"New court filings detail Tim Ballard's discipline with LDS Church". FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU). January 27, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2024.

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Heckman, Elizabeth (July 10, 2023). "Ballard interview, Fox News". Fox News.

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Hanson, Kurt. "Operation Underground Railroad: Saves lives in ways most can't". Daily Herald. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2019.

historyvshollywood.com (Global: 5,800^th place; English: 3,730^th place)

"Sound of Freedom vs. the True Story of Tim Ballard". HistoryvsHollywood.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.

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"'Sound of Freedom' Team Silent on New Allegations Against Real-Life Subject Tim Ballard". The Hollywood Reporter. September 18, 2023.
Bond, Paul (September 6, 2016). "Child Sex Trafficking Explored in New Doc 'Abolitionists' (Exclusive Video)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
Bond, Paul (June 15, 2018). "Blockchain Platform TaTaTu to Co-Finance 'Sound of Freedom'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 21, 2019.

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Long, Katherine. "'Sound of Freedom,' this summer's surprise blockbuster, is fronted by a QAnon supporter and financed by a man who defrauded Medicare". Insider. Retrieved July 18, 2023.

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Beal-Cvetko, Bridger. "Operation Underground Railroad announces new leadership after Tim Ballard ouster". www.ksl.com. Deseret Digital Media. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
Beal-Cvetko, Bridger; Aerts, Lindsay (October 11, 2023). "2nd lawsuit filed against Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard". www.ksl.com. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
"AG Sean Reyes won't run for reelection, says he believes women who have accused Tim Ballard". KSL.com. December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2025.

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Hatch, Heidi (October 6, 2023). "Glenn Beck says he was "completely duped" by close friend Tim Ballard". KUTV. Retrieved December 17, 2025.

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Armstrong, Jamie (October 18, 2018). "Rescuing Children from Sex Slavery: One Mormon's Inspired Mission". LDS yLiving. Archived from the original on July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
Armstrong, Jamie (June 2, 2017). "LDS Congresswoman, Operation Underground Railroad Founder Meet with President of Haiti to Address Human Trafficking". LDS Living. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
"Why an Ex-CIA Operative Decided to Adopt 2 Children He Saved". LDS Living. June 23, 2016. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023.

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"MAGA influencer Tim Ballard faces human trafficking lawsuit". MSNBC. October 25, 2024.

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Corky Siemaszko (September 19, 2023). "'Sound of Freedom' inspiration Tim Ballard resigned from child rescue group after misconduct reports". NBC. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
Siemaszko, Corky (September 19, 2023). "'Sound of Freedom' inspiration Tim Ballard resigned from child rescue group after misconduct reports". NBC News. Retrieved September 19, 2023.

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Kajewski, Jenna (February 5, 2019). "The Hypocrisy of Trump's Anti-Trafficking Argument for a Border Wall". The New Yorker. Retrieved July 15, 2017.

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Roose, Kevin (August 12, 2020). "QAnon Followers Are Hijacking the #SaveTheChildren Movement". The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.

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Team, The O.U.R. (December 4, 2023). "An Update from Operation Underground Railroad". O.U.R. Rescue. Archived from the original on March 18, 2024.
"The Team". Operation Underground Railroad. Archived from the original on July 18, 2020.
"Tim Ballard's Wife, Katherine". ourrescue.org. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.

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Alva, Mia (July 30, 2023). "LCF Duo Teams Up to Create 'Sound of Freedom'". La Cañada Flintridge Outlook Valley Sun. Retrieved September 29, 2023.

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"Watch: Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on human trafficking at U.S. southern border". PBS NewsHour. March 6, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.

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Fittipaldo, Ray (August 3, 2008). "Mike Tomlin and the Steelers are doing their part to end child sex trafficking". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved February 16, 2020.

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Klee, Miles (October 22, 2024). "Anti-Trafficking Activist Tim Ballard Hit With Human Trafficking Allegations in Federal Lawsuit". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
Bramesco, Charles (July 7, 2023). "'Sound Of Freedom' Is a Superhero Movie for Dads With Brainworms". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 8, 2023.

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"Why Sound Of Freedom Is So Controversial". Screen Rant. July 13, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.

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"Oversight of Customs and Border Protection's Response to the Smuggling of Persons at the Southern Border". U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. March 6, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.

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Conley, Meg (May 11, 2021). "Called by God". Slate. Retrieved September 14, 2023.

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"Tim Ballard faces four new criminal sexual assault complaints in California, attorney says". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
"New federal lawsuit accuses Tim Ballard of human trafficking, alleging he coerced and sexually abused multiple women". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
Gehrke, Robert (November 14, 2025). "Salt Lake D.A. declines to charge Tim Ballard after sexual assault report". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved January 1, 2026. Gill said the decision applied only to incidents that occurred in Salt Lake County and did not diminish the credibility of the women who came forward.
"Tim Ballard says LDS Church 'excommunicated' him amid controversy". The Salt Lake Tribune. November 6, 2025. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
Gehrke, Robert (November 6, 2025). "Tim Ballard accuses LDS Church of plotting against him". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on November 15, 2025. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
"Allegations against Tim Ballard 'ought to be taken seriously,' Utah AG Sean Reyes says". The Salt Lake Tribune. October 10, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
Fletcher Stack, Peggy (September 19, 2023). "LDS Church didn't denounce me, Tim Ballard fires back". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved October 15, 2023.

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"Biographic Information for Members of the Public-Private Partnership Advisory Council to End Human Trafficking". United States Department of State. United States Department of State. Retrieved September 14, 2023.

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Varley, Teresa (August 3, 2018). "Tomlin helping to tell a tough story". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2019.

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"Hidden War (2025)". The Numbers. Retrieved December 30, 2025.

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Tiffany, Kaitlyn (December 9, 2021). "The Great (Fake) Child-Sex-Trafficking Epidemic". The Atlantic. Archived from the original on January 5, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.

theguardian.com (Global: 12^th place; English: 11^th place)

"Salt Lake City declines to charge anti-child-trafficking activist Tim Ballard". The Guardian. November 16, 2025. Retrieved December 18, 2025.

thenation.com (Global: 2,088^th place; English: 1,251^st place)

Lehmann, Chris (August 7, 2023). ""Sound of Freedom" Is a QAnon Fever Dream". The Nation. Retrieved October 20, 2023.

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Merlan, Anna (July 13, 2023). "Tim Ballard Has 'Stepped Away' From Operation Underground Railroad, Org Says". Vice. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
Bixenspan, David (September 29, 2020). "WWE Referee, Wrestler-Turned-Mayor Fundraise For QAnon-Adjacent Charity". Vice.com.
Merlan, Anna (July 18, 2023). "Tim Ballard Left Operation Underground Railroad After Investigation into Claims Made by Employees". Vice. Retrieved September 16, 2023.
Merlan, Anna (September 18, 2023). "Tim Ballard's Departure From Operation Underground Railroad Followed Sexual Misconduct Investigation". VICE. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
Merlan, Anna; Marchman, Tim (July 19, 2023). "Tim Ballard Out as CEO at Glenn Beck-Backed Nazarene Fund". Vice. Retrieved September 14, 2023.

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Jackman, Tom (September 23, 2016). "Hunting for sex-traffickers abroad". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
Scribner, Herb (July 13, 2023). "The man at the center of 'Sound of Freedom' abruptly leaves group he founded". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on July 13, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
"Tim Ballard, of 'Sound of Freedom' fame, accused of sexual misconduct". The Washington Post. October 10, 2023.

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"Founder, CEO of Operation Underground Railroad to speak at UVU". DeseretNews.com. October 7, 2016. Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
"Crossfit OUR". Crossfit OUR. Archived from the original on July 15, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2017.
Murray, Conor (September 20, 2023). "'Sound Of Freedom' Inspiration Tim Ballard And Film Producer Face Allegations Of Sexual Impropriety". Forbes. Archived from the original on April 29, 2025. Retrieved December 24, 2025. Tim Ballard, the real-life inspiration for the controversial film Sound of Freedom
Team, The O.U.R. (December 4, 2023). "An Update from Operation Underground Railroad". O.U.R. Rescue. Archived from the original on March 18, 2024.
Armstrong, Jamie (October 18, 2018). "Rescuing Children from Sex Slavery: One Mormon's Inspired Mission". LDS yLiving. Archived from the original on July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
"The Team". Operation Underground Railroad. Archived from the original on July 18, 2020.
Hanson, Kurt. "Operation Underground Railroad: Saves lives in ways most can't". Daily Herald. Archived from the original on November 8, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
Tiffany, Kaitlyn (December 9, 2021). "The Great (Fake) Child-Sex-Trafficking Epidemic". The Atlantic. Archived from the original on January 5, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
Roose, Kevin (August 12, 2020). "QAnon Followers Are Hijacking the #SaveTheChildren Movement". The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
Scribner, Herb (July 13, 2023). "The man at the center of 'Sound of Freedom' abruptly leaves group he founded". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on July 13, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
Gehrke, Robert (November 6, 2025). "Tim Ballard accuses LDS Church of plotting against him". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on November 15, 2025. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
Varley, Teresa (August 3, 2018). "Tomlin helping to tell a tough story". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
"Tim Ballard's Wife, Katherine". ourrescue.org. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"Why an Ex-CIA Operative Decided to Adopt 2 Children He Saved". LDS Living. June 23, 2016. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
"Author - Timothy Ballard - Deseret Book". Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023.

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Jurgensen, John (July 2, 2023). "A Child-Trafficking Thriller Is Taking on Hollywood. Who's Behind It?". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved July 11, 2023.

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Jurgensen, John (July 2, 2023). "A Child-Trafficking Thriller Is Taking on Hollywood. Who's Behind It?". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved July 11, 2023.

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Tim Ballard (January 19, 2026). "Tweet by Tim Ballard: "Pedro Florez ('Simba') …"". X. Retrieved January 20, 2026.

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"Jim Caviezel and Tim Ballard EP 372". YouTube. July 3, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
"Exposing The Darkness With Tim Ballard". YouTube. Prayer Scrappers. December 20, 2025. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
"Jade Warwick interviews Tim Ballard on The Sound of Freedom legal battle". YouTube. Jade Warwick. December 20, 2025. 49:22–53:04. Retrieved January 20, 2026.

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