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Elon Musk US legal battles

Overview

Since June 2026 Elon Musk has been embroiled in a series of U.S. lawsuits. A Delaware court ordered him to produce documents from former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, while a Texas magistrate compelled his testimony in voter‑fraud class actions. On 6 July a federal judge denied Musk’s motions to overturn a March 20 jury verdict that found his May 13, 2022 tweet about a temporary pause in the $44 billion Twitter acquisition false, leaving a potential $2.5‑$2.6 billion damages award in place.

On 8 July a settlement was approved in the SEC’s suit over Musk’s delayed disclosure of his 2022 Twitter stake; the Elon Musk Revocable Trust will pay a $1.5 million civil penalty. The judge noted “significant misgivings” but found the consent judgment acceptable.

A bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission panel voted 5‑1 on 14 July to refer two complaints to the Brown County district attorney, finding probable cause that Musk violated state election‑bribery law by distributing $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 Supreme Court race. Musk’s America PAC spent at least $20 million supporting Republican candidate Brad Schimel, who ultimately lost to Democrat Susan Crawford by about ten points in what became the costliest judicial election in U.S. history, with total spending topping $100 million. Prosecutors have a 40‑day window to decide on charges. A watchdog lawsuit seeks to block future cash‑payment schemes, while Musk’s lawyers argue the giveaways are protected speech.

Remaining matters—such as the Texas depositions, the Manhattan securities complaint, and the Wisconsin criminal referral—are still pending.

Timeline

  1. about 11 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Elon Musk faces Wisconsin election bribery referral

    Wisconsin Elections Commission referred two complaints to Brown County DA accusing Elon Musk of violating state election bribery law after he handed out $1 million checks to three voters in the 2025 Supreme C​​

  2. 6 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Elon Musk's $1.5 Million SEC Settlement Approved by Judge Despite Concerns

    U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan approved a $1.5 million SEC settlement with Elon Musk over delayed Twitter‑stake disclosure, noting “significant misgivings” but finding the deal meets legal standards.

  3. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources
    Elon Musk’s bid to overturn Twitter fraud verdict rejected by U.S. judge

    U.S. Judge Charles Breyer rejected Elon Musk’s effort to overturn the jury verdict that found him liable for misleading Twitter investors, leaving potential damages of about $2.5‑$2.6 billion and granting class

  4. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Elon Musk ordered to testify in voter fraud lawsuits over $1 million election giveaway

    A Texas judge ordered Elon Musk to testify in two class‑action lawsuits alleging his America PAC’s $1 million‑a‑day election giveaway misled voters and harvested personal data; fraud claims proceed, breach‑of‑c

  5. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Elon Musk demands Jack Dorsey records in Twitter takeover court case

    Elon Musk is suing for Jack Dorsey’s documents on fake‑account counts as part of the $44 bn Twitter takeover case; a Delaware court set an Oct 17 trial and potential $1 bn penalties.

Sources

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