The founder of MyPillow received bad news from a blue-state jury: He has been ordered to pay $2.3 million to a former Dominion Voting Systems employee in a defamation case.
The MyPillow CEO, known for his vocal support of President Donald Trump and of election integrity, plans to appeal the Colorado federal jury’s verdict.
This verdict represents another concerning attack on free speech regarding questions about the 2020 election.
Recently, a federal jury in Colorado found MyPillow founder Mike Lindell liable for defamation against Eric Coomer, a former Dominion Voting Systems employee.
The jury awarded Coomer $2.3 million in damages, significantly less than the $62.7 million he had initially sought to “discourage attacks on election workers.”
Lindell, a staunch supporter of election integrity investigations, has been targeted for his outspoken criticism of voting machines and concerns about election security.
The jury deemed Lindell’s statements about Coomer, including calling him a “traitor,” to be defamatory, despite ongoing questions about election systems that many Americans continue to have.
Throughout the legal battle, Lindell maintained his First Amendment right to speak on matters of public concern.
His attorneys argued that Coomer’s reputation was already damaged and that Lindell’s statements addressed issues of significant public interest, which should be protected by free speech principles that all Americans hold dear.
Dominion has already secured a massive $787 million settlement from Fox News and continues to pursue litigation against Newsmax, demonstrating a pattern of using lawsuits to silence criticism.
Moreover, Lindell testified that his beliefs were influenced by the HBO documentary “Kill Chain” and former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn’s views on election interference.
A federal jury in Colorado has found MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed a former employee for a leading voting equipment company. Jurors reached the verdict Monday for Lindell, one of the nation’s most prominent election conspiracy theorists. He had … https://t.co/CUVnEpMefG
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The financial toll on Lindell has been severe. The patriotic businessman claims to have lost approximately $70 million due to his advocacy for election integrity.
Despite this, he has remained steadfast in his commitment to what he believes is right for America, refusing to back down even as his business interests suffer.
Coomer’s attorneys emphasized the alleged personal and professional damage caused by questioning election systems.
At the same time, Lindell’s defense maintained that his platform, Frankspeech, should not be liable for statements made by others and that his own statements were constitutionally protected.
Lindell has announced he will appeal the decision, showing his continued dedication to fighting for what he believes in despite mounting legal and financial challenges.
For many conservative Americans, Lindell represents someone willing to fight powerful interests, even at significant personal cost.
