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Former Executive Assistant Accuses Operation Underground Railroad Founder Tim Ballard of Sexual Assault in Multiple Jurisdictions

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Salt Lake City, Utah – Celeste Borys, a former executive assistant to Tim Ballard, the founder of Operation Underground Railroad (OUR), has filed criminal complaints claiming that Ballard sexually assaulted her in four jurisdictions, according to her attorney. Last week, Borys and her lawyer flew to California to make these allegations. Previously, she had filed a criminal complaint with the Lindon Police Department in Utah County. In addition to Utah, Borys has now reported assaults to police departments in San Diego, San Clemente, and the San Jose suburb of Campbell, as well as to Los … Read more

Crime Spree Duo Indicted for Grand Larceny and Possession of Stolen Property in Multi-State Theft Operation

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Batavia, New York – Jalen I. Brown and Devante M. Wells, two individuals from Batavia, have been indicted on multiple counts of grand larceny, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and conspiracy. The charges stem from an incident that took place on June 24 at Dick’s Sporting Goods, where Brown and Wells are accused of stealing property valued at over $3,000. The pair was allegedly in possession of a stolen vehicle and is also accused of coordinated theft. Brown, who is accused of driving a stolen Volkswagen while impaired by drugs, caused damage to both … Read more

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Government in Controversial Aurora Marijuana Grow Operation Forfeiture Case

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AURORA, Colo. – A federal judge recently ruled that an Aurora couple who used their home to illegally grow marijuana must surrender the property to the government. The judge concluded that this forfeiture does not violate the constitutional provision against excessive fines. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a petition in 2019 to take possession of the couple’s home, located in the 23000 block of East Wagontrail Avenue in Aurora. Law enforcement had previously discovered 828 marijuana plants being grown at the residence, along with evidence of illegal electricity diversion. Jia Bao Yao, the individual … Read more