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The trial of Eric Coomer v. Mike Lindell commenced on June 2, 2025, at the Alfred A. Arraj Federal Courthouse in Denver, Colorado. Eric Coomer, a former Dominion Voting Systems executive, is suing Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow, for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and conspiracy.
The case centers around Joe Oltmann's 2020 statements involving an "Antifa call" and an admission of election fraud.
During the initial proceedings, the court addressed several pretrial motions. The plaintiff's legal team sought to introduce evidence, including a statement from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) asserting no evidence of election fraud, to demonstrate that Lindell disregarded reliable sources and was both reckless and malicious in his defamation of Coomer. On the CISA statement specifically, the defense argued that the statement was inadmissible hearsay and lacked proper foundation. Additionally, discussions were held regarding Lindell's "Cyber Symposium" and a related $5 million challenge, which the plaintiff claimed was part of the defamation. The defense contended that this matter was under appeal and should not be included.
The court also considered the relevance of events surrounding January 6, 2021. The plaintiff argued that Lindell's statements contributed to the dangers faced by Coomer and others during the Capitol riot. The defense countered that this was irrelevant and unduly prejudicial.
Jury selection took up most of the day before the eight jurors were seated for the trial. During voir dire, questions were posed regarding citizenship, age, language proficiency, and any potential hardships that might prevent jurors from serving the full duration of the trial. Several prospective jurors were dismissed for financial difficulties, academic commitments, family obligations, and various biases.
The trial is scheduled to run for ten days, concluding on June 13, 2025, with daily sessions from approximately 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This case presents the opportunity to present evidence of election fraud in court, and the outcome could have significant implications for the boundaries of free speech and the responsibilities of public figures when making claims about election integrity.
Stay tuned to Colorado Free Press over the next two weeks for updates!
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