Tim Ballard, a potential candidate for a Senate seat in Utah, has responded to allegations made against him, following his recent announcement of a possible political run.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ballard, who is also the founder of the nonprofit organization The Spear Fund, said, "Rescuing kids and fighting child trafficking is an ugly and dark business, especially whenas the result of my work for more than 20 yearswe continue to expose members of the powerful, well-funded child trafficking cartels."
He continued, "Evil pedophiles will stop at nothing, and they have allies in government, in the media, in big corporations, and even in public institutions. They continue to lie about and attempt to destroy my good nameand they will never stop."
Ballard, who is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, expressed his commitment to his faith and his mission. He stated, "I and our vast army of supporters will likewise never stop. We will keep fighting for the vulnerable all over the globe, and we know that the truth will always prevail."
He further affirmed his religious beliefs, saying, "I am a faithful Member in good standing in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I believe in Jesus Christ, the Holy Scriptures, and I believe in our faith with my whole heart. That will never change."
Addressing the allegations, Ballard mentioned that an anonymous LDS spokesperson allegedly issued a statement about him through a tabloid. He expressed his skepticism about the timing of these allegations, considering Mitt Romney's recent retirement announcement and his own potential political run.
He stated, "In any event, nothing will change my core beliefs. If someone within the church did release this statement, I am absolutely confident that the right people will step in and ensure that proper due process is followed as the rules of our church dictate."
Ballard concluded by reiterating his commitment to his mission, saying, "I, my family, and the Spear Fund team will confidently move forward and focus on our mission of saving children from the horrors of sex slavery, and remaining fierce defenders of freedom. We invite anyone who shares this passion to join us." This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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