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Judge Rules Mike Lindell Defamed Smartmatic With False 2020 Election Claims

The case now moves to a jury to decide actual malice plus damages, exposing Lindell to potential nine‑figure liability.

FILE - Mike Lindell walks into federal district court for a defamation trial, June 5, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Mike Lindell in November of 2022 | (Joe Raedle/Getty)

Overview

  • U.S. District Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan granted Smartmatic partial summary judgment on falsity after finding no reasonable juror could deem Lindell’s claims true.
  • The order identifies 51 instances in documentaries, media appearances, and personal remarks where Lindell falsely alleged Smartmatic interfered with results in Los Angeles County.
  • A jury will determine whether Lindell acted with actual malice and the amount of damages, and Smartmatic’s attorney says the company will seek a nine‑figure award.
  • Lindell rejected the ruling, vowed to press his push to eliminate voting machines, and said he is considering a run for Minnesota governor.
  • Smartmatic recently settled with Newsmax and OAN and continues a case against Fox News, while Lindell carries a $2.3 million Dominion verdict and other legal and financial pressures.