*The tragic mid-air collision between a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet has left the nation in mourning, claiming the lives of 67 individuals including over a dozen aspiring figure skaters. In the aftermath of this catastrophe, misinformation has spread like wildfire on social media, leading to the wrongful identification of Jo Ellis, a transgender Black Hawk pilot, as one of the soldiers aboard the military aircraft involved in the incident.
Jo Ellis, a well-respected member of the Virginia Army National Guard, found herself thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons when rumors began circulating on various social media platforms claiming that she was at the helm during this tragic event. To quell these unfounded claims and provide clarity, Ellis took to social media on Friday, sharing a “proof of life” video in which she clarified her status and expressed her deep frustration over the speculations surrounding her name.
In the video, a visibly composed Ellis introduced herself and asserted, “I understand some people have associated me with the crash in D.C. and that is false. It is insulting to the families to try to tie this to some kind of political agenda. They don’t deserve that. I don’t deserve this.” Ellis, who has served 15 years in the Virginia National Guard, vehemently condemned the rumors and emphasized that the families affected by the crash should be treated with the utmost respect during their time of grief.
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