Defamation trial begins for MyPillow boss Mike Lindell over election claims
Summary
A trial has started for MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, who is accused of making false claims about a former employee of Dominion Voting Systems after the 2020 U.S. election. The employee, Eric Coomer, says these claims ruined his reputation. Lindell is facing a jury trial in Denver, Colorado, and he plans to defend himself.Key Facts
- Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow, is on trial for defamation in Denver, Colorado.
- The case involves accusations that Lindell falsely claimed a Dominion Voting Systems employee helped steal the 2020 election.
- The employee, Eric Coomer, says these accusations harmed his reputation and put him in danger.
- Eric Coomer handled security at Dominion Voting Systems and filed the lawsuit in 2022.
- Lindell's trial began with jury selection and he plans to speak in his own defense.
- Dominion has also filed lawsuits against others who claimed their voting machines were manipulated.
- In 2021, several stores stopped selling MyPillow products after Lindell promoted election conspiracy theories.
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