Kevin O’Leary argues no ‘reasonable viewer’ took his Chinese influence claims as fact in Utah data center fight
Entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary is defending himself against defamation claims after alleging that opponents of a Utah data center project were funded by China. His lawyers contend that a "reasonable viewer" would not have taken these claims as factual.
Entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary is facing legal scrutiny regarding past claims he made about a data center project in Utah. O'Leary had alleged that opponents of the "Stratos" data center initiative were receiving financial backing from China.
The controversy centers on whether these statements constitute defamation. According to O'Leary's legal representation, it is argued that no "reasonable viewer" would have interpreted his remarks as concrete statements of fact, thereby absolving him of defamation liability. The ongoing dispute highlights the contentious nature of data center development, often involving significant public debate and legal challenges.