Elon Musk settles lawsuits over $1 million voter giveaway

In 2024, Elon Musk promised to springiness distant $1 million a time to a randomly selected registered elector successful a plaything state. That prompted ineligible challenges, raised questions astir its legality, and drew lawsuits from 2 Arizona residents claiming the lottery was a fraud. Musk has present agreed to settee the 2 lawsuits filed successful Austin, Texas, though the details of the colony person not been made public.

The plaintiffs assertion that erstwhile Musk announced the sweepstakes, helium falsely claimed the prizes would beryllium awarded randomly. Philadelphia's District Attorney sued to halt the giveaway, claiming that Musk was moving an amerciable lottery. During a hearing, …

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