Lindell, FrankSpeech Liable for Coomer Defamation

A federal jury in Colorado found MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and his media platform FrankSpeech liable for defaming Eric Coomer, a former Dominion Voting Systems executive, with three specific false statements, including calling Coomer a 'traitor' and a 'criminal.' The jury ordered Lindell to pay $2.3 million in damages, rejecting broader claims that could have resulted in a higher award. Coomer testified that Lindell's accusations ruined his career and led to death threats. Lindell, who maintains his belief in election fraud, plans to appeal the verdict. The case is part of a series of defamation lawsuits tied to false 2020 election claims, with Dominion previously settling with Fox News for $787 million and receiving an apology from Newsmax. Multiple audits and court rulings have confirmed there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 election.