Tim Ballard Claims Defamation and Excommunication by LDS Church
Tim Ballard, founder and former CEO of Operation Underground Railroad, alleges he has been defamed and excommunicated as part of a conspiracy involving members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Video Statement
In a video posted to Instagram, Ballard states he and his wife, Katherine Ballard, are not divorcing. He also announces plans to bring a legal case titled "Tim and Katherine Ballard vs. the Deep Church" to various media outlets worldwide.
Key Claims
- Ballard refers to his excommunication as a "false excommunication" without due process.
- He accuses the LDS Church of issuing a statement in September 2023 to prevent him from running for US Senate in Utah.
- The Church's statement condemns Ballard, citing his alleged betrayal of a Quorum of the Twelve Apostles member and describing his behavior as "morally unacceptable."
Ballard's Allegations
He claims that lies are preventing justice, stating,
\"Children are literally being beaten and bloodied by ISIS and traffickers because of the lies.\"and criticizes the excommunication process as unjust.
Author's Summary
Tim Ballard accuses the LDS Church of defamation and unjust excommunication, alleging a conspiracy to silence his concerns about child trafficking and political ambitions.