Puyallup influencer ‘weaponized’ legal system to frame ex, charges say

A Pierce County woman with a large Instagram following accused her ex-boyfriend of sending her threatening emails, leading to his arrest. Prosecutors now say the woman actually sent those emails to herself.

Prosecutors charged Kristina Breann Ellis, 42, with three counts of stalking, two counts of malicious prosecution, 13 counts of first-degree criminal impersonation, first-degree perjury, obstruction a law enforcement officer, tampering with physical evidence and two counts of making a false or misleading statement to a public servant, according to court records.

A plea of not guilty was entered on Ellis’ behalf during her arraignment Tuesday. Pierce County Superior Court Commissioner Barbara McInvaille set her bail at $1 million. Jail records show Ellis is in custody at the Pierce County Jail…

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