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Michigan Attorney Stefanie Lambert Junttila Arrested in Washington, D.C.
Michigan attorney Stefanie Lambert Junttila was arrested in Washington, D.C., on Monday following a court hearing after she provided authorities with evidence containing internal emails from Dominion Voting Systems, as reported by the Associated Press.
Background of the Arrest
Lambert appeared in a court hearing in Washington, D.C., for a defamation case involving her client, Patrick Byrne, the former CEO of Overstock. Dominion Voting Systems filed a lawsuit against Byrne over allegations of election fraud.
Lambert’s arrest ensued after it was discovered that she leaked confidential documents from Dominion to Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, who has been actively investigating claims of voter fraud following the 2020 election.
Previously, Sheriff Leaf had appealed to U.S. Representative Jim Jordan for a congressional inquiry into potential foreign interference in the election, asserting that electronic voting machines were accessed by foreign nationals to manipulate the election outcomes, including in Michigan.
Details of the Arrest
Upon conclusion of Lambert’s hearing, the judge requested her to stay behind while other attorneys exited. Subsequently, federal marshals entered the courtroom, and Lambert was not seen leaving. The U.S. Marshals Service later confirmed Lambert’s arrest, citing her failure to appear in court for a separate criminal case in Michigan, as reported by CNN.
During the hearing, Lambert admitted to sharing the Dominion materials with Sheriff Leaf, contending that she was reporting a crime to law enforcement. She has been vocal about her assertions regarding foreign interference in the election.
Lambert’s social media posts have reflected her position on the matter, emphasizing her belief that foreign nationals meddled in the election and that transparency was obstructed by vendors like Dominion.
Legal Response and Future Proceedings
Dominion’s legal team has raised concerns that Lambert’s actions may constitute a criminal offense and has called for her removal from the case. A forthcoming hearing will determine whether Lambert violated a court order by disseminating the documents. Additionally, Byrne has been summoned to appear and address questions regarding the incident.
A non-profit group, Election Integrity Force, comprised of numerous volunteers working to investigate election integrity in Michigan, issued a statement denouncing Lambert’s arrest as an attack on efforts to uphold electoral transparency and accountability.
The statement highlighted the leaked documents from Dominion, which revealed alleged misconduct and the involvement of foreign nationals in the U.S. election system. Lambert’s arrest was viewed as an attempt to stifle her advocacy for electoral reform and raise concerns about constitutional rights and due process.
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