"sound of freedom" sex trafficking rescuer is a sexual predator

[Demovictory9]

https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkaqvn/tim-ballards-departure-from-operation-underground-railroad-followed-sexual-misconduct-investigation

Tim Ballard’s exit from Operation Underground Railroad earlier this year followed an investigation into claims of sexual misconduct involving seven women, according to sources with direct knowledge of the organization.

Sources familiar with the situation said that the self-styled anti-slavery activist, who appears to be preparing for a Senate run, invited women to act as his “wife” on undercover overseas missions ostensibly aimed at rescuing victims of sex trafficking. He would then allegedly coerce those women into sharing a bed or showering together, claiming that it was necessary to fool traffickers.

Ballard, who was played by Jim Caviezel in the hit film Sound of Freedom, is said to have sent at least one woman a photo of himself in his underwear, festooned with fake tattoos, and to have asked another “how far she was willing to go,” in the words of a source, to save children. These sources requested anonymity because they fear retaliation.



The total number of women involved is believed to be higher than seven, as that would only account for employees, not contractors or volunteers. One source close to OUR has detailed knowledge of Ballard making sexual advances to a volunteer using methods similar to those he allegedly used with OUR employees. Those methods are also consistent with his conduct toward another former volunteer who spoke to VICE News.

[Sky Jewels]

1. JFC

[dchill]

2. JFC, as portrayed by Jim Caviezel.

[BadgerMom]

3. Good one!

[AllyCat]

13. DUZY!

[dmr]

4. He wants to run for Senate!

Good grief!

[Demovictory9]

15. Married father of nine Mormon..Utah..wants to run for Romney seat

[edhopper]

17. In Utah

he can win.

[Johonny]

5. Another conservative hero

[MOMFUDSKI]

6. Where there is access

that is always where they will be found. Simple.

[Roy Rolling]

7. Please refrain

The term “hit film” is not deserved by this piece of sh*t propaganda.

The audience is a bunch of the curious and cultists, the only thing outstanding about this pile of excrement is how it dragged in $189 million on box office receipts.

That’s about the same $$ as if someone remade Mein Kampf, starring the orange man.

It’s not a hit film, it’s a shit film.”

[Demovictory9]

9. Article author wrote "hit film"

[Bucky]

10. It made $210M -- that's pretty unambiguously a "hit"

Although seeing a picture of the real person played by Jim Caviezel came as a shock. If Ballard was involved in the casting, then in his next movie he should cast Godzilla and King Kong as his balls. This is the most flattering real character casting since James Brolin played Pee-wee Herman

[rso]

8. RSO

With the religious right, an accusation is an actual confession.

[Dulcinea]

11. 'Sound of Freedom' is a box office hit. It has an unusual ticket strategy.

-snip-

The movie has been embraced by the right, and Angel’s marketing strategy taps into support from viewers. Angel says the tickets go to help people who can’t afford to see the film.

More than 10 million tickets have been purchased through the app, called Pay It Forward. During the movie’s July 4 opening, “Sound of Freedom” scored $11.5 million from direct box office sales and $2.6 million, or over 20%, from Pay It Forward ticket sales.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/25/business/sound-of-freedom-box-office-pay-it-forward/index.html

[oldsoftie]

14. So if you just give a matinee price, 10M "Pay forward" tix 100 million

And how many of those "paid forward" tickets were ever actually redeemed?

[Volaris]

12. So Simon from True Lies conned some rubes into making a movie about him...

Got it.

[EnergizedLib]

16. Just a manipulator and scum

And he just might win in Utah.

[UTUSN]

18. & here is Eduardo VERASTEGUI, Drumpf-ite, running for prez/Mexico, grifter, movie's (producer?)

https://democraticunderground.com/100218056237

"Catholic" /Mexican Drumpf-ite, homophobe wannabe president of Mexico, VERASTEGUI

First name, Eduardo. Surname's pronounced: ver-ASS-te-ghee.

First, let's see his mug:

Beefcake versions readily available, also with all popes and wingnut leaders of several countries (maybe he's just a climber? ) .

Out of central casting, as Drumpf says, and somehow "worked" in the Drumpf mob outfit White House, supposedly as a bridge to Hispanics.

In his yoot, allegedly in his barrio he was a toy for elder molestors for pay

Later, in his early 20s, allegedly, he was boytoy with Ricky MARTIN. Claims to be "celibate" except for masturbation, despite rumors of liaisons with tons of celebs and politically powerful wingnuts. Never mentioning known sexploits amid rumors of orgies with seminarians, only-catholics, non-caths need not apply.

Later, he was, allegedly (with pics), something going on with President PENA-Nieto (pics on "air force-1" of Mexico).

*** Past several years, he's been a severe "catholic" (think, Mel GIBSON) and hawking for pay "catholic" events/retreats.

He joined the Drumpf regime, as a figurehead "Hispanic" and shenanigans.

Went to John Paul II on bended knee with church pervert Marcial MARCIEL, founder/exploiter of "Legion of Christ". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcial_Maciel

Runs an alleged money scam outfit of "catholic" rosary "reverence" for cash.

*** NOW, has a movie out about child trafficking with CAVIESAL and - say-it-ain't-so Mira SORVINO. 30 seconds of the trailer shows mawkish melodrama that is supposed to tug heart strings. In interviews he claims that all boy molesters are only-Gay.

Oh, didn't mention gawd told him to run for president of Mexico - viva Mexico!


********AM leaving more research to the estimable DUers.

Bald head behind JP II's hand is MACIEL:


Equal opportunity for Francis: