Life's a Bitch: Mike Lindell's Defamation Woes and the Dark Side of Election Conspiracies
Jury rules that Mike Lindell, creator of MyPillow, slandered a previous Dominion Voting Systems employee
In a wild and twisty tale of power, money, and politics, former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell found himself in hot water after being accused of defaming Eric Coomer, a former executive at Dominion Voting Systems. This wild ride started back in the).
The Sordid Story Unfolds
The drama unfolded when Coomer, the saintly security and product strategy director at Denver-based Dominion Voting Systems, went head-to-head with the devil himself. Lindell, notorious for peddling election conspiracy theories, accused Coomer of being a traitor and orchestrating election fraud. Coomer, who presumably had better things to do with his time, had to sue Lindell due to the utter BS streaming on Lindell's online media platform.
Dominion Gets Their Due, Newsmax Apologizes
In a turn of events that shocked the world of sensationalism, Dominion Voting Systems won a monstrous $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News. This jaw-dropping victory was followed by Newsmax's apologetic groveling to Coomer for spreading lies about him.
The Courtroom Showdown
Over two weeks of intense courtroom drama, Coomer's life as he knew it was on the line. Lindell's lawyers claimed their client either knew his statements were complete bullsh*t or recklessly spread them without checking the facts.
Lindell, ever the entertainer, used this trial to boost sales of his pillows, linens, and other products, as well as raise funds for his legal defense. In a shameless move, he took to social media, begging his fans for support during the trial.
The Judge's Ruling
The jury made their decision, stating that Lindell was indeed guilty of defamation. However, they acquitted him of eight other defamation charges involving statements made by others on his platform, Frankspeech. The court ordered Lindell and Frankspeech to shell out $2.3 million to Coomer for damages.
The Shadows Lengthen
This trial set a powerful precedent, reminding those peddling baseless conspiracy theories and defaming innocent people of the legal consequences awaiting them. Win or lose, their actions can have severe financial and emotional repercussions for those targeted.
As the dust settles, it remains to be seen if this verdict will discourage the spread of lies or fuel the flames of paranoia even further. One thing is for sure, though - the fight against the "Big Lie" and the defense of the truth will continue to be a long, winding road.
The Characters:
- Mike Lindell, aka the Sleep Disrupter
- Eric Coomer, aka the Voting Machine Savior
- Dominion Voting Systems, aka the Election's Diamond in the Rough
In the courtroom showdown, the jury ruled that Mike Lindell, known as the Sleep Disrupter, was guilty of defamation against Eric Coomer, the Voting Machine Savior. However, Lindell was acquitted of eight other defamation charges involving statements made by others on his platform, Frankspeech.
The shadows lengthen as this verdict sets a powerful precedent, reminding those who peddle baseless conspiracy theories of the legal consequences awaiting them. The financial and emotional repercussions for those targeted are severe.
In a surprising twist, Dominion Voting Systems, the Diamond in the Rough, secured a $2.3 million victory against both Lindell and Frankspeech in a defamation lawsuit. This outcome followed Newsmax's apology for spreading lies about Coomer.
The fight against the "Big Lie" and the defense of the truth will continue to be a long, winding road, with the verdict's impact on the spread of lies and paranoia yet to be seen.
