StayTunedSandusky

StayTunedSandusky

StayTunedSandusky

Lawyer promotes false claims same way Ashli Ford and Elsebeth Baumgartner do it

The defense strategy: Make noise at social media

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Matt Westerhold
Jun 16, 2026
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SANDUSKY — The attorney representing Ashli Ford has refused to disavow provably false claims made by his client and known associates targeting the Erie County prosecutor, a local law firm, a local advocate, and StayTunedSandusky.com.

The coordinated attacks resurfaced recently on social media. “It took less than two months to out the law firm bankrolling Tracy Thom and Matt Westerhold’s dark PR efforts and case solicitation grift,” convicted felon Elsebeth Baumgartner posted on Facebook.

Elsebeth Baumgartner—the original online conspiracy queen of the early 2000s—stands at the gallery railing during Ashli Ford's trial, communicating and passing notes to the defense team. (Photo/Matt Westerhold)
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