# Janelle Stelson weighs defamation action over Scott Perry campaign advert

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/aspiring-democrat-congresswoman-threatens-to-sue-gop-rival-over-attack-advert-claiming-she-exposed-her-naked-body-to-a-neighbors-grandchild/
- Published: 2026-10-23T18:53:24+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T19:07:23+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16233823/Aspiring-Democrat-congresswoman-threatens-sue-GOP-rival-attack-advert-claiming-exposed-naked-body-neighbors-grandchild.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Elections, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Stelson is weighing a defamation case over Perry’s attack advert.
- She denies the neighbour’s unsubstantiated allegation.
- No alleged photograph has been made public.

## Summary

Pennsylvania Democrat Janelle Stelson is considering a defamation lawsuit against Republican Congressman Scott Perry after his campaign released an advert accusing her of appearing naked in front of a neighbour’s grandchild. Stelson denies the allegation, which has not been substantiated, and her campaign says the advert is an attempt to damage her reputation.

The 30-second advert uses claims by neighbour Sharon Orr, who says she saw Stelson outside her home in August and photographed the alleged incident. The photograph has not been made public, and Perry’s spokesperson said he had not seen it; police confirmed officers were sent to Stelson’s home over the summer. The dispute comes during a closely watched rematch, after Perry narrowly beat Stelson in 2024.

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