After a helicopter and passenger jet collision near Washington, D.C., conspiracy theories on social media targeted Jo Ellis, a transgender pilot. Despite being far from the crash site, she was linked to the incident in a narrative suggesting a 'trans terror attack.' Prominent figures, including Matthew S. Wallace, shared her name and image, promoting false claims that she was responsible due to her gender identity. In response, Ellis filed a defamation lawsuit against Wallace for exploiting anti-trans sentiment and perpetuating harmful stereotypes against her.
Ellis's lawsuit accuses Matthew S. Wallace of creating a 'destructive and irresponsible defamation campaign,' driven by a desire to exploit anti-trans sentiment for profit.
Jo Ellis, a transgender pilot, became the target of conspiracy theories after a deadly helicopter collision, falsely implicated in a supposed 'trans terror attack'.
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