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Lawsuit Alleges Abuse by Celebrated Anti-Trafficking Activist Tim Ballard

Praveen Pai
Last updated: 2023/10/11 at 11:40 PM
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Trusted Advocate or Abuser? Women Detail Distressing EncountersTactics Turn Sinister? ‘Couples Ruse’ and Grooming AccusationsAnti-Trafficking Hero or Abuser? Serious Questions Raised

Tim Ballard’s story of rescuing trafficked children inspired the acclaimed film “Sound of Freedom.” However, a shocking new lawsuit alleges a sinister side to this celebrated activist.

Five women have filed a lawsuit accusing Ballard of sexual assault and battery. The allegations come just a month after Ballard resigned from Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.), the nonprofit anti-trafficking group he founded.

Trusted Advocate or Abuser? Women Detail Distressing Encounters

According to the lawsuit, Ballard used his position as a trusted advocate against trafficking to take advantage of vulnerable women. One plaintiff, known as “WW,” reached out to Ballard after suspecting her boyfriend was involved in trafficking.

Ballard invited WW to his office and asked if she would go undercover. Though WW declined, she agreed to consider it. Ballard allegedly told her to sign an NDA and not discuss their meeting with anyone.

Tactics Turn Sinister? ‘Couples Ruse’ and Grooming Accusations

The lawsuit highlights Ballard’s alleged use of a concerning tactic called “Couples Ruse.” Ballard claimed this involved women posing as partners on missions to avoid suspicion. However, he is accused of exploiting this to groom women.

WW recounts Ballard caressing her leg to “prepare” her for a mission. When she did not respond, he allegedly expressed frustration and demanded to know if she was attracted to him. Other disturbing encounters are detailed.

Anti-Trafficking Hero or Abuser? Serious Questions Raised

While Ballard has inspired many with his dramatic rescues, these troubling allegations tell a different story. As the lawsuit proceeds, it remains to be seen whether Ballard will be hailed as a hero or exposed as an abuser. For now, his celebrated reputation faces its greatest challenge yet.

Even if not criminally liable, he may face consequences for unethical actions in his position of authority. For many, he represents the very worst of those abusing power over vulnerable individuals. Blind trust in any authority figure also faces a reckoning.

Ultimately, the courts will decide Ballard’s legal culpability. In the public sphere, however, this shocking scandal challenges assumptions about anti-trafficking crusaders. A complex picture of the fallen hero emerges.

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