MyPillow CEO Ordered to Pay Smartmatic Sanctions

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has been ordered to pay $56,369 in sanctions to Smartmatic for making 'frivolous' claims in his failed racketeering lawsuit against the voting software company. U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols ruled that Lindell's claims, stemming from his baseless assertions about the 2020 election, lacked merit and warranted financial penalties. This ruling follows Lindell's earlier lawsuits against both Smartmatic and Dominion Voting Systems, which have also accused him of defamation related to his election fraud claims. Smartmatic sought substantial legal fees, contending that Lindell's allegations caused significant economic damage. The sanctions are a part of Lindell's ongoing legal troubles, as he faces additional lawsuits and financial challenges, including a $1.3 billion suit from Dominion and a recent state court ruling requiring him to pay $777,729 to DHL for unpaid debts. Lindell has not yet decided whether to appeal the sanctions.