A judge in Washington, DC, released pro-Trump lawyer Stefanie Lambert after she agreed to surrender to authorities in Michigan, where she faces charges related to election tampering. Lambert was released on a $10,000 bond, with the condition that she turn herself in promptly. Her arrest in DC came after a warrant was issued in Michigan due to her failure to appear at previous court hearings in a separate criminal case.
The hearing in DC followed Lambert’s participation in a defamation case against former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne, where she leaked internal Dominion emails. Despite claims by Lambert and her allies implicating Dominion in election-rigging, the company denied any interference with elections. The judge warned Lambert that she could face further arrests if she did not surrender in Michigan, as her attorney cited confusion that led to the warrant being issued. Lambert declined to comment after leaving the courthouse, with Michigan authorities expressing willingness to extradite her.
Allegations of election fraud and conspiracy theories have surrounded Lambert and her associates, further perpetuating baseless claims about the 2020 election. Lambert’s arrest sparked outrage among fellow election deniers, with some viewing it as an attempt to stifle voices advocating for electoral reform. Despite support from individuals like Tina Peters, who commended Lambert as a whistleblower, the legal proceedings highlight the ongoing battle against disinformation and defamation propagated by Trump allies and right-wing groups.