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shark tank's kevin o'leary sued again over china accusations against utahns

Former Utah nonprofit director Taylor Knuth has filed a new defamation lawsuit against Kevin O'Leary and Fox News, alleging the investor falsely accused him of having ties to the Chinese government amid controversy over a proposed Box Elder County data center.

By SLC Scoop StaffOctober 22, 20263 views

Kevin O’Leary, best known for his role on Shark Tank, is facing another defamation lawsuit tied to a controversial proposed data center in Box Elder County, Utah.

Former Utah nonprofit director Taylor Knuth has filed a lawsuit against O’Leary and Fox News, alleging he was falsely linked to the Chinese government during public criticism of the project.

The lawsuit adds another legal battle to the ongoing controversy surrounding the proposed development, which has faced opposition from some local residents.

The allegations have not been proven in court.

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