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On the Record

2023/8/17
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Believable: The Coco Berthmann Story

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Journalist Lynn Packer, who exposed Coco's lies, details his investigation into OUR, a non-profit rescuing child sex slaves. He discusses OUR's controversial methods, founder Tim Ballard, and Coco's brief involvement, which ended with her accusing Ballard of being a fraud.
  • Lynn Packer exposed Coco Berthmann's lies and investigated Operation Underground Railroad (OUR).
  • OUR's founder, Tim Ballard, was the subject of an internal investigation.
  • Coco accused Ballard of being a fraud after a short-lived involvement with OUR.
  • Coco offered testimony to investigators looking into OUR and accused an operative of molesting her.

Shownotes Transcript

Coco Berthmann’s student visa is set to expire, and she’s desperate to stay in the United States. So… her story grows. Again. Coco meets with a best-selling author to talk about collaborating on a book. She tries to convince journalist Chris Hansen to make a documentary criticizing a major anti-trafficking organization… with her as a central character in the film. And she files rape charges against a well-known anti-trafficking advocate.

But in the middle of all this, the word gets out: Coco Berthmann is not who she claims to be.

If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available:

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline): Dial 988

National Human Trafficking Hotline): 888-373-7888

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)): 855-897-5910

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Resources)

Mental Health Hotline): 866-903-3787

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