‘Shark Tank’ Star Kevin O’Leary Sued For Claiming Utah Data Center Opposition Has Ties to China
Kevin O'Leary, the 'Shark Tank' personality, is facing a defamation lawsuit from a Utah-based group opposing data center construction. The lawsuit stems from O'Leary's claims on Fox News that members of the opposition group have connections to China.
Kevin O'Leary, known for his role on 'Shark Tank,' is being sued for defamation by a group actively opposing data center developments in Utah. The lawsuit was initiated after O'Leary made statements on Fox News, alleging that certain individuals within the opposition movement have ties to China.
The group, whose identity is not specified in the report, is taking legal action against O'Leary, claiming his assertions are defamatory. This legal development highlights the growing tensions surrounding data center expansion, particularly when national security and foreign influence claims are introduced into local development debates.