Dominion Voting Systems Acquired by Scott Leyendecker

Scott Leyendecker, the founder and chairman of Liberty Voting, has officially acquired Dominion Voting Systems. This acquisition involved the agreement to drop lawsuits against conservative entities.

Leyendecker, who has previously advocated for Republican election reforms, is now the sole owner of Dominion after reaching a deal that includes the dismissal of ongoing legal actions against One America News Network (OANN).

In an interview, Leyendecker shared that Dominion will also stop legal proceedings against high-profile figures like Mike Lindell, Rudy Giuliani, and Sidney Powell, as part of this acquisition.

OANN’s parent company had filed a lawsuit against Dominion in August 2021, which, needless to say, has been a prolonged legal battle. Interestingly, Leyendecker confirmed that future lawsuits will not proceed post-acquisition.

The company is now transitioning to be entirely U.S.-owned, a move that Leyendecker believes will enhance public trust, boost transparency, and improve confidence in the integrity of elections in the United States. He mentioned, “All legacy systems are under review,” adding that FreeVote will be “100% American-owned, American-built, and independently audited.”

Dominion is aiming to spearhead changes that ensure every American’s vote is counted accurately and securely. They plan to shift their operations completely to the U.S. and emphasize third-party auditing standards to restore faith in electoral processes.

In a press release, Leyendecker remarked that “a free vote signals the beginning of a new chapter in American elections,” focusing on ensuring that voting technology prioritizes paper-based methods for transparency and security.

With a goal fueled by policies consistent with those of former President Trump, the company is keen on adopting hand-marked paper ballots to strengthen election security.

Dominion’s recent actions come on the heels of many major defamation lawsuits, including a staggering $1.3 billion claim against Mike Lindell, focusing on false claims about the company’s role in the 2020 presidential election.

They also targeted Powell and Giuliani with similar lawsuits, alleging that they spread unfounded claims about election rigging. Notably, Newsmax Media Inc. settled with Dominion for $67 million over defamation allegations, while Fox News previously agreed to pay $787.5 million in a settlement from April 2023.