'Recalcitrant' MyPillow guy must pay 'extra penalty' in lump sum directly to court for defying orders, judge rules
A federal judge has given the MyPillow CEO exactly one month to pay an "extra penalty" for his years-long defiance in a tussle with Smartmatic over sanctions. The post 'Recalcitrant' MyPillow guy must pay 'extra penalty' in lump sum directly to court for defying orders, judge rul.
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- Published: Jul 21, 2026, 2:36 PM UTC
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