The claim
Participated in a scheme to submit fake electoral certificates in swing states to overturn the 2020 election results.
Made in: Coordination with Trump campaign and state-level allies
The proof
Ellis pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case to one count of conspiracy to commit forgery (unauthorized writing) for her role in the fake elector scheme. She agreed to cooperate with prosecutors and testified before the grand jury.
The record
State of Georgia v. Trump, et al. (Ellis) — Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia · No. 23SC18894-9
Outcome: Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit forgery (October 2023); sentenced to one year probation, 100 hours community service, and $5,000 fine
The person admitted the facts under oath in open court, before a judge, to end a criminal case. The strongest record possible: self-incrimination.
Ellis was the second defendant to plead guilty in the case, after Sidney Powell. She agreed to cooperate with prosecutors and testified before the grand jury.