Tim Ballard, Our Rescue CW: SEXUAL ASSAULT, FRAUD, EXPLOITATION OF MINORS

"Tim Ballard" "Our Rescue"

CW: SEXUAL ASSAULT, FRAUD, EXPLOITATION OF MINORS

‘A 100% match’: Tim Ballard’s DNA found on victim’s skirt, documents say

"The motion claims the state crime lab told plaintiffs Celeste and Michael Borys that Ballard’s DNA matched the DNA found on Celeste Borys’ skirt, however, they would not release the results due to the ongoing criminal investigation. While the motion claims Ballard is working to dismiss the case, Borys is fighting to keep it open until the DNA results are officially released."

Everything to know about the Tim Ballard controversies

"Within a few months, former investigations would be brought to light by Vice News, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints would openly rebuke Ballard, and several lawsuits would be filed against him alleging he sexually abused several women before and during anti-human trafficking missions."

Six women have filed a federal lawsuit against Tim Ballard and Operation Underground Railroad

"(Tim) Ballard and OUR engaged in human trafficking and exploitation of women under the guise of humanitarian anti-trafficking operations."

"Instead of rescuing women and children from trafficking, these defendants used their positions of trust to exploit and abuse and traffic women."

"This lawsuit is distinct from earlier legal actions brought against Ballard and OUR in that it is filed under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA), a federal statute specifically aimed at combatting human trafficking."

Source: Dr. Nicole Prause