Judge Finds Mike Lindell's Claims About Voting Machines to Be Defamatory

A federal judge in Minnesota ruled that MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed Smartmatic by falsely claiming its voting machines rigged the 2020 election, with the court noting genuine disputes over whether Lindell's statements were made with actual malice. Smartmatic seeks nine-figure damages, and Lindell plans to continue his legal and political efforts despite recent setbacks.