On Feb. 14, 2025 I got a call from a local left-leaning reporter who was very excited to inform me that the Democrat prosecutor in a neighboring county had been assigned as a special prosecutor by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and has filed felony charges against me. Dana Nessel does have an established history of prosecuting her political opponents.

I have been charged with allegedly swearing falsely on my candidate filing affidavit when I filed to run for Lapeer County Commissioner. It is a felony charge with up to 5 years in prison.

I believe I was completely honest in my filing and I do live full time at the address I filed at in my district.

The timing of the filing of charges is interesting, as it came just three weeks after I defended Christian counseling to help minors find their identity in Christ instead of in sex during a debate about pornographic materials in the children's section of the public library. Video of my statements were widely shared in Democrat circles in Michigan, as they claimed I was using my elected position to try to force Christianity on children. Of course, I would never force any belief on anyone, but it is deeply unsettling to be facing a prison sentence over what I believe to be a political prosecution.

As an investigative journalist, I have reported on powerful individuals on the right and the left, and their connections to what I have come to believe is a military intelligence operation against American citizens. Indeed, General Michael Flynn, Roger Stone, and many others celebrated these charges against me on X. 

I have three children, age 6, 10 and 12, who need me. I am my mother's primary caregiver. I believe I am serving my constituents faithfully. And I also believe my investigative journalism is unique and important.

I will fight this lawfare for their sake and for the sake of my constituents, who I am working hard to represent faithfully.I believe the intention behind this is to bankrupt and silence me, and I pray it does not work. I need your help to fight this. I have retained the very best criminal defense attorney in this region of Michigan. 100% of what you give will go towards my legal expenses.

I thank you and my family thanks you.