The claim
“A Michigan judge dismissed felony charges against former Adams Township Clerk Stephanie Scott and lawyer Stefanie Lambert over an alleged voter data breach.”
Coverage of a Hillsdale County Circuit Court ruling.
Our verdict
True
Judge Sara Lisznyai dismissed the felony charges on 30 April 2026; Scott still faces a misdemeanour.
What we found
The judge found the lower court erred in binding them over, because the law exempting data from FOI did not make it confidential. The Attorney General's office disagreed and was considering next steps. The claim is accurate.
The evidence
2 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.
How we checked
We checked the claim against Bridge Michigan, Michigan Advance. We reviewed 2 relevant sources.
Sources
- [1]Michigan Advance · Judge dismisses charges against former township clerk and attorney for alleged voter data breach
- [2]Bridge Michigan · Judge dismisses felony charges in Michigan election tampering case
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