Tim Ballard, who inspired ‘Sound of Freedom,’ responds to allegations of sexual misconduct

Tim Ballard, whose efforts to combat child sex trafficking were the basis for the surprise summer hit “Sound of Freedom,” reportedly stepped away from his watchdog organization in June after an internal investigation into sexual misconduct allegations brought by seven women, according to sources who spoke with Vice.

Ballard, who was portrayed by Jim Caviezel in “Sound of Freedom,” has denied any wrongdoing and