Former Parler CEO Files Lawsuit Against Company for Millions, Alleging Theft of Ownership Stake

Parler co-founder and CEO John Matze in Washington on June 11, 2019. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times

Former Parler CEO John Matze filed a lawsuit against the social media company he helped co-found on Tuesday, alleging theft, bullying, and intimidation.

The lawsuit, which was filed in Nevada, where Parler is based, alleged that Matze’s 40 percent ownership in Parler was taken away from him.