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Mike Lindell admits he’s out of money as his lawyers seek permission to stop defending him, citing ‘serious financial risk’
Jan 15, 2024 7:37 PM

  MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's Attorneys Seek Court Permission to Quit

  Financial Struggles and Legal Battles Take Toll on Lindell and MyPillow

  Attorneys representing MyPillow CEO and election denier Mike Lindell have filed a motion in federal court seeking permission to withdraw from his defense in defamation lawsuits brought by voting machine companies. The attorneys cite unpaid legal fees and mounting expenses as the primary reasons for their request.

  Andrew Parker, an attorney representing Lindell, stated in court documents that his firm and a second firm representing MyPillow in lawsuits by Smartmatic and Dominion Voting Systems can no longer afford to continue representing Lindell and MyPillow throughout the litigation. Parker expressed concern that continuing the defense would put the firms "in serious financial risk."

  This development comes amid a series of legal and financial setbacks for Lindell, who has propagated former President Donald Trump's false claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him due to rigged voting machine systems.

  Lindell's Financial Woes and Loss of Support

  Lindell acknowledged his financial struggles in a rambling video posted on his FrankSpeech website. He stated that he is out of money, his credit has dried up, and he cannot pay his lawyers. Amid his denunciations of the news media, Lindell claimed that his company lost over $100 million after major retailers dropped his products.

  Lindell portrayed himself as a victim of "cancel culture" and vowed to continue fighting. However, his financial difficulties have resulted in his inability to pay his legal bills, leading to the withdrawal of his attorneys.

  Defamation Lawsuits and Potential Consequences

  Lindell faces multiple defamation lawsuits, including a $1 billion lawsuit filed by Smartmatic and a $1.3 billion lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems. These lawsuits also target Trump allies Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell. Dominion recently won an $800 million settlement from Fox News in April.

  Parker's firm also sought to withdraw from a defamation lawsuit filed against Lindell, MyPillow, and FrankSpeech in federal court in Colorado by Eric Coomer, a former director of product strategy and security for Dominion.

  Lindell's Previous Financial Challenges

  In July, Lindell acknowledged that his company was auctioning off equipment and subleasing manufacturing space in Minnesota after several major retailers, including Walmart and TV shopping networks, stopped carrying MyPillow products due to negative publicity.

  In April, an arbitration panel ordered Lindell to pay $5 million to a software engineer for breach of contract in a dispute over data that Lindell claimed proved China interfered in the 2020 U.S. elections and tipped the outcome in favor of President Joe Biden.

  Conclusion

  Lindell's financial struggles and legal battles have taken a toll on his ability to defend himself against defamation lawsuits. His attorneys' request to withdraw from his defense highlights the serious financial risks associated with continuing the litigation. Lindell's situation serves as a cautionary tale for those who make unsubstantiated claims and face the consequences of legal action.
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