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Jury Verdict on Musk's Tweets
A California jury concluded that Elon Musk misled Twitter investors before completing the $44 billion purchase of the company in 2022. The decision references Musk's social media activity that impacted market perceptions, as reported by CNBC.
If this was a trial about whether I made stupid tweets, I would say I'm guilty.
Appeal and Damages Outlook
Musk's attorneys are set to file an appeal, with potential damages reaching as high as $2.6 billion according to plaintiffs' representatives. While the jury rejected claims of a specific scheme to defraud shareholders, it highlighted two of Musk's tweets as problematic.
Key Trial Details
- Trial focused on Musk's pre-acquisition posts.
- Musk testified this month denying intent to spook markets.
- No finding of deliberate fraud scheme.
- Full coverage available at The Verge.
