Colorado-Based MyPillow CEO Defends Election Fraud Claims in Defamation Trial

DENVER, CO - MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell took the stand this week in an ongoing defamation trial against him, doubling down on his widely debunked conspiracy that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. The trial, which is being heard by a jury in the U.S. District Court in Denver, centers around claims made by Lindell against former Dominion Voting Systems executive Eric Coomer.

Coomer, a Colorado resident, filed suit against Lindell in April 2022, accusing the MyPillow founder of defaming him in a series of statements and media appearances. Coomer claims Lindell's attacks caused him emotional and physical distress, and ultimately cost him his career in election security.

Local Impact: The high-profile trial has captivated Colorado's Springs community and Denver metro area, where many residents are concerned about the real-world consequences of Lindell's election fraud claims. Small business owners, military families, and hardworking Colorado families are watching closely, worried about the potential impact on the state's electoral process and economy.

On the stand, Lindell continued his attacks against Coomer, accusing him of "seeking money" and "grinding a political ax." However, Coomer's attorneys argued that Lindell had tied him to wider conspiracies about Denver-based Dominion Voting Systems as early as May 2021, well before the lawsuit was filed.

"(I) cost Dr. Coomer what?" Lindell said in response to a question from one of Coomer's attorneys. "He's out there suing people for money."

Lindell also sought to distance himself from statements made by Colorado-based podcaster Joe Oltmann, who had accused "Eric, the Dominion guy" of coordinating with anti-Trump forces. Oltmann repeated these claims during a panel at Lindell's "Cyber Symposium" event held in South Dakota last year.

• Lindell: "Who put them up there, to this day, I could not tell you."
• Coomer's Attorney: "So that's another thing you're not taking responsibility for. You're not taking responsibility for what you've done to Dr. Coomer, and you're not taking responsibility for who got up on your stage."

Coomer is seeking a retraction of all defamatory remarks made by Lindell, as well as monetary damages. The trial is expected to continue through this week, captivating Colorado residents who are closely watching the outcome.

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