Federal Judge Upholds $5M Award Against MyPillow CEO for Election Fraud Claims
Mike Lindell ordered to pay software engineer who debunked 2020 election interference allegations, amidst ongoing legal battles.
- A federal judge has affirmed a $5 million arbitration award against MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell to a software engineer who debunked Lindell's 2020 election fraud claims.
- Lindell, who claimed to have data proving Chinese interference in the 2020 election, must pay Robert Zeidman, the contest winner, within 30 days.
- The ruling is part of a series of legal and financial challenges faced by Lindell, including defamation lawsuits from Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic.
- Lindell has expressed intentions to appeal the decision, maintaining that he owes nothing.
- The case highlights ongoing disputes over the 2020 presidential election's integrity and the financial repercussions for those promoting unfounded claims.