The drama!
So, it seems that Joe Oltmann, a Colorado-based businessman and activist, was ordered by a judge to pay $1,000 per day until he reveals his source for a statement about Eric Coomer, the former VP of Dominion Voting Systems.
Here's what happened: In 2020, Oltmann made an on-air claim that Coomer had allegedly written a Facebook post suggesting that Dominion's software could be used to manipulate votes. However, when pressed by others to provide evidence or proof, Oltmann refused, citing confidentiality agreements with his source.
The judge in this case has apparently deemed Oltmann's refusal to disclose his source as contempt of court, which is why the daily payment order was issued. If Oltmann fails to comply, he could face further penalties, including fines and even imprisonment!
It's worth noting that Coomer has been accused of making some pretty inflammatory statements about people who questioned Dominion's integrity, so it's no wonder that people like Oltmann are pushing back against him.
What do you think about this whole situation? Should Oltmann be forced to reveal his source, or is he right to protect his confidential informant?