Fact checkPoliticsPublished May 2, 2026

The claim

“A Michigan judge dismissed felony charges against former Adams Township Clerk Stephanie Scott and lawyer Stefanie Lambert regarding an alleged voter data breach.”

Speaker under reviewSource under reviewMay 2, 2026

Our verdict

True

Multiple reputable news outlets report that Hillsdale County Circuit Court Judge Sara Lisznyai dismissed all felony charges against former Adams Township Clerk Stephanie Scott and attorney Stefanie Lambert in the alleged voter‑data breach case.

What we found

Multiple reputable news outlets report that Hillsdale County Circuit Court Judge Sara Lisznyai dismissed all felony charges against former Adams Township Clerk Stephanie Scott and attorney Stefanie Lambert in the alleged voter‑data breach case.

The evidence

2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.

Contradict 0Support 0Background 2
  • Background

    The article states that a Michigan judge dismissed all felony charges against former Adams Township Clerk Stephanie Scott and attorney Stefanie Lambert over an alleged 2020 voter data breach.

    msn.com· MSN article on charge dismissal
  • Background

    MFEI reports that Hillsdale County circuit court judge dismissed all felony charges against former Adams Township Clerk Stephanie Scott and attorney Stefanie Lambert.

    mifairelections.org· MFEI report on case collapse

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