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Minnesota Judge Finds Probable Cause in Mike Lindell Campaign Finance Complaint
Just the facts
Administrative Law Judge Nicholas Lienesch issued a four-page ruling advancing a campaign finance complaint against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell to an evidentiary hearing before a three-judge panel. The complaint, filed by Democratic state Senate candidate Dan Fiskum, alleged that Lindell improperly distributed free MyPillow products bundled with campaign literature during a Fourth of July parade in Delano, Minnesota. Under Minnesota state law, political candidates are prohibited from distributing items of monetary value to influence voters, with exceptions limited to food and beverages valued under $5. Lindell maintained that the wholesale cost of each pillow was $4.90 and denied committing any campaign violation.
Why this is news
Minnesota Administrative Law Judge Nicholas Lienesch determined there is probable cause that gubernatorial candidate and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell violated state campaign finance law by distributing free pillows at a political event.
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