Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell’s July Fourth pillow handouts violated Minnesota campaign law

Judge finds probable cause that Mike Lindell’s July Fourth pillow handouts violated Minnesota campaign lawWashington (CBS NEWS) – Sources from CBS News say that a case against Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Lindell will continue after a judge decided Thursday there is probable cause to believe he violated campaign laws by giving away pillows promoting his candidacy at a July Fourth parade. A complaint filed July 22 alleged Lindell “threw pillows to spectators” during the parade in Delano, Minnesota. The packaging on the pillows said “Mike Lindell for Governor,” and the pillows are valued at $34.95, according to the complaint. During the hearing, Lindell submitted affidavits, an invoice for the purchase of the pillows, and photographs of the campaign event. Judge Nicholas Lienesch determined there is probable cause to believe Lindell violated Minnesota campaign law, and the case will move forward to a panel of three administrative law judges and an evidentiary hearing.