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Smartmatic Seeks $56K Sanctions Against MyPillow's Lindell

2/13/2026

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Smartmatic filed a motion seeking over $56,000 in sanctions against Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO, for frivolous 2020 election claims.
The filing accuses Lindell of misusing campaign funds by spending over half of his $356,513.40 on bulk purchases of his book.
Smartmatic says Lindell can afford the sanctions but refuses to pay, and notes that U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols should hold him in contempt for not complying with court orders.

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Smartmatic filed a motion seeking over $56,000 in sanctions against Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO, for frivolous 2020 election claims.
The filing accuses Lindell of misusing campaign funds by spending over half of his $356,513.40 on bulk purchases of his book.
Smartmatic says Lindell can afford the sanctions but refuses to pay, and notes that U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols should hold him in contempt for not complying with court orders.