Mike Lindell found in contempt for discovery violations
Mike Lindell listens during an interview from the podium in the press briefing room of the White House, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

During an interview at the White House’s press briefing room, Mike Lindell was captured listening attentively from the podium. The photo, taken on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Washington by Alex Brandon, shows Lindell engrossed in the conversation.

MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is refusing to pay a court-ordered debt, according to a Wednesday filing in Washington, D.C., federal court.

Smartmatic, a voting software company, is now pushing for the bedding magnate to be held in civil contempt. This action comes as a response to what they perceive as Lindell’s violation of a court order issued back in January. The court order had placed Lindell in a position of financial responsibility, requiring him to pay $56,369. This penalty stemmed from frivolous claims made by Lindell in a lawsuit that ultimately did not succeed.

The legal dispute began with Dominion Voting Systems accusing Lindell and his company, MyPillow, of slander related to false allegations concerning the 2020 election. In a counter move, Lindell brought lawsuits against both Dominion and Smartmatic, making a variety of allegations. However, Lindell’s legal efforts proved unsuccessful, leading Smartmatic to seek sanctions against him for his actions.

While the court sided with Smartmatic on that question in 2022, it was not until the company prodded late last year for their award that the dollar amount was finally decided upon. On Jan. 13, U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, substantially pared down Lindell’s liability and ordered him to pay.

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