Story perspectives

Judge Holds MyPillow's Lindell in Contempt Over Defamation Case

3/8/2025

47 9

Summary

Story summary

A federal judge in Minnesota held MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in contempt for not submitting documents in Smartmatic's defamation lawsuit.
Smartmatic filed the lawsuit in 2022, alleging Lindell defamed the company concerning the 2020 election.
Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan highlighted Lindell's failure to provide necessary financial records and website analytics.
Lindell asserted ignorance of the judge's order while persisting in promoting unfounded election fraud claims.

1 of 1

Story summary

A federal judge in Minnesota held MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in contempt for not submitting documents in Smartmatic's defamation lawsuit.
Smartmatic filed the lawsuit in 2022, alleging Lindell defamed the company concerning the 2020 election.
Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan highlighted Lindell's failure to provide necessary financial records and website analytics.
Lindell asserted ignorance of the judge's order while persisting in promoting unfounded election fraud claims.