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Election Denier

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legalcourt1 year ago

"Supreme Court Rejects Mike Lindell's Election Challenge and Phone Seizure Case"

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear MyPillow founder Mike Lindell's challenge over the FBI's seizure of his cellphone at a restaurant drive-through, which was part of an investigation into an alleged scheme to breach voting system technology. Lindell alleged the confiscation violated his constitutional rights, but the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals disagreed, stating that the litigation appeared to be a tactic to interfere with a criminal investigation. This decision adds to a series of legal and financial setbacks for Lindell, who is also facing defamation lawsuits and a $5 million arbitration award.

legalcourt-cases1 year ago

Supreme Court Rejects MyPillow CEO's Appeal for Phone Seizure

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, who claimed his rights were violated when the FBI seized his phone during an investigation into the sharing of sensitive information from Colorado’s voting systems. Lindell, a prominent election denier and ally of Donald Trump, argued that the government was retaliating against those questioning the integrity of computerized voting systems, particularly those used in the 2020 election.

business1 year ago

"MyPillow Eviction Saga: Mike Lindell's Financial Woes"

MyPillow, owned by prominent election denier Mike Lindell, is facing eviction from a Minnesota warehouse due to unpaid rent totaling around $217,000. Lindell insists that the eviction is just a formality as the landlord wants to take back the property, and he denies that it reflects his company's financial troubles. MyPillow lost a major advertising platform and was dropped by national retailers, leading to a credit crunch last year. Lindell continues to propagate election conspiracy theories and faces defamation lawsuits from voting machine companies.

media-criticism1 year ago

"Chuck Todd Criticizes NBC's Hiring of Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel"

Chuck Todd criticized NBC News for hiring former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel as a paid political analyst, citing her history of "gaslighting" and "character assassination" of the news media. McDaniel, known for promoting election denial and attacking the credibility of journalists, faced backlash for her new role. Despite NBC's decision to provide a platform for the Republican Party's perspective, Todd and other panelists expressed concerns about McDaniel's credibility and past actions.

legalcrime1 year ago

"Pro-Trump Attorney Arrested in DC After Hearing on Leaked Dominion Documents"

Attorney Stefanie Lambert, facing criminal charges for accessing Michigan voting machines after the 2020 election, was arrested by US Marshals after a hearing in federal court in Washington, DC, over disseminating confidential emails from Dominion Voting Systems. Lambert obtained the emails while representing Patrick Byrne, a funder of election conspiracy theorists being sued by Dominion for defamation. Dominion filed a motion to disqualify Lambert from the case, citing violations of a protective order and triggering threats towards the company.

business2 years ago

Fox News Halts MyPillow Ads Amid Payment Dispute with Mike Lindell

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell claims that Fox News stopped running his company's commercials due to a payment dispute, while Fox asserts that it's a matter of unpaid bills. Lindell, known for promoting election fraud claims, believes Fox wants to silence him. The network denies this and states that they would resume airing the ads once the outstanding amount is paid. Lindell insists that MyPillow is "doing great" despite setbacks and is still advertising on other platforms.

politics2 years ago

"Mike Johnson Clarifies Stance on 2020 Election Results Amid Controversy"

House GOP leader Mike Johnson distances himself from Donald Trump's claims of election fraud, stating that Joe Biden was certified as the winner of the 2020 election. Johnson rejects the label of "election denier" and argues that not all Republicans who sought to invalidate election results fit that bill. He also addresses concerns about changes to election laws in the aftermath of Covid-19, a stance that differs from Trump's focus on election fraud. Johnson recently announced a spending deal for fiscal year 2024 with congressional Democrats, avoiding drastic spending cuts sought by House conservatives.

politics2 years ago

"Michigan GOP in Turmoil: Removal of Chair Sparks Controversy"

The Michigan GOP is in turmoil after a vote to remove Kristina Karamo, a Donald Trump-supporting election denier, as its chair. The vote, which saw over 88 percent of members present supporting Karamo's removal, has led to infighting and conflicting claims about the legitimacy of the decision. Karamo, who has made baseless claims about election fraud and has ties to the QAnon conspiracy theory, refuses to recognize the vote and plans to proceed with a special meeting. The party's leadership remains in dispute, with allegations of a "sinister plot" to fracture the party.

politics2 years ago

Trump Vows to 'Root Out' the Left and Support Troops in Veterans Day Speech

In a Veterans Day speech, former President Donald Trump vowed to "root out" the political left, accusing them of being America's greatest foe. He used incendiary language to refer to his opponents and accused Democrats and President Biden of rolling back his efforts to expand veteran access to healthcare, causing inflation, endangering troops in Afghanistan, and rigging elections. Trump also promised to care for veterans and divert money from "illegal aliens" to provide shelter and treatment for homeless military veterans. He expressed a desire for his upcoming trial to be televised and repeated lies and falsehoods about gas prices, energy independence, election fraud, and the 2020 elections. Trump also made derogatory remarks about Governor Ron DeSantis, Governor Chris Sununu, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, and President Biden, while complimenting Dana White and President Xi Jinping of China.

politics2 years ago

"Top Dem's Resurfaced Tweet Fuels Opposition to Speaker Johnson Amidst Controversy"

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is facing criticism for calling House Speaker Mike Johnson an "election denier" despite Jeffries himself referring to the 2016 election as "illegitimate" in a 2018 tweet. Jeffries' tweet resurfaced as Democrats oppose Johnson's nomination as House speaker, linking him to Trump's rejection of the 2020 election results. Social media users also pointed out other top Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, who questioned the legitimacy of the Trump election. Critics argue that Jeffries and other Democrats pushed the discredited allegation of Russian collusion in the 2016 election.

politics2 years ago

Kari Lake, Election Denier, Launches Senate Bid in Arizona

Kari Lake, a former TV news anchor and ally of former President Donald Trump, has announced her bid for the US Senate in Arizona. Despite losing the race for Arizona governor, Lake has refused to concede and has made false claims about election fraud. Her Senate run comes after Republicans suffered major losses in the swing state in 2022. The race is expected to be highly competitive and expensive, with the potential entry of sitting Senator Kyrsten Sinema as an independent candidate. Lake's campaign has already begun with confrontations and criticisms of opponents.

business2 years ago

Mike Lindell's Financial Downfall: MyPillow Empire Crumbles

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a prominent election denier, is facing financial difficulties as his attorneys seek court permission to quit defending him against defamation lawsuits by voting machine companies. Lindell confirmed that he is out of money and unable to pay his legal bills, which could amount to millions of dollars. This is the latest setback for Lindell, whose products have been discontinued by major retailers due to his promotion of baseless claims about the 2020 election. Despite the financial challenges, Lindell vows to continue fighting and keep MyPillow going.

business2 years ago

Mike Lindell's Financial Woes Deepen as Legal Bills Mount

Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow and a prominent election denier, has confirmed that he is out of money and unable to pay his legal bills in the defamation lawsuits filed against him by voting machine companies. His attorneys are seeking court permission to quit, citing millions of dollars in unpaid fees and the inability to cover future legal expenses. Lindell blames Dominion, Smartmatic, and the news media for his financial setbacks and vows to continue fighting. Several major retailers have discontinued his products, and Lindell has faced other legal setbacks, including a $5 million arbitration ruling against him.

crime2 years ago

Failed GOP candidate indicted for shooting spree targeting New Mexico Democrats' homes

Solomon Pena, a failed Republican state candidate in New Mexico, has been charged by federal authorities for a shooting spree targeting the homes of four elected Democratic officials. Pena organized the shootings on the homes of two Bernalillo County commissioners and two New Mexico state legislators after his defeat in a state House of Representatives race last November. If convicted, Pena faces a mandatory minimum of 60 years in prison.

crime2 years ago

Failed GOP candidate indicted for shooting spree targeting New Mexico Democrats' homes

Solomon Pena, a failed Republican state candidate in New Mexico, has been charged by federal authorities for a shooting spree targeting the homes of four elected Democratic officials. Pena organized the shootings on the homes of two Bernalillo County commissioners and two New Mexico state legislators after his defeat in a state House of Representatives race last November. If convicted, Pena faces a mandatory minimum of 60 years in prison.