The LDS church says the founder and former leader of Operation Underground Railroad betrayed a friendship with a high-level leader by using the church's name for personal gain.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has denounced the founder and former leader of Operation Underground Railroad, saying he used the name of a church leader for his own personal gain.
President Ballard serves as acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles within the church, one of the highest levels of leadership within the organization. VICE reports Tim used President Ballard's name to claim OUR and his personal ventures were backed by the high-level church leader.
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