Overview

• Jo Ellis, a Virginia Army National Guard pilot, has filed a defamation lawsuit against influencer Matt Wallace in federal court in Colorado.
• Wallace falsely claimed Ellis piloted the helicopter involved in the January 29 mid-air collision over Washington, D.C., labeling it a 'trans terror attack.'
• Ellis released a 'proof of life' video on January 31 to refute the claims, but she has since faced death threats, harassment, and safety concerns.
• The lawsuit alleges Wallace monetized the false narrative, spreading misinformation to his 2.2 million followers and causing significant harm to Ellis's reputation and safety.
• Ellis has pledged to donate any monetary damages awarded to the families of the 67 victims of the crash.