The Operation Underground Railroad founder parted ways with the controversial anti-trafficking group before the release of a movie exaggerating his rescue missions
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. “OUR is dedicated to combatting sexual abuse, and does not tolerate sexual harassment or discrimination by anyone in its organization.” The group further noted that it had “retained an independent law firm to conduct a comprehensive investigation of all relevant allegations,” and “continues to assess and improve the governance of the organization and protocols for its operations.
Ballard, who also vacated his position as CEO of the Glenn Beck-backed anti-trafficking group Nazerne Fund this summer, remains senior advisor to the SPEAR Fund, a new organization with a similar mission. SPEAR did not return a request for comment as to whether the sexual misconduct allegations would affect his role there.from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for purportedly misrepresenting a powerful church elder’s involvement OUR’s work and his personal business dealings.
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