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Elon Musk ordered to give deposition in alleged 'vote buying' election scheme
Key takeaways
- Magistrate Judge Susan Hightower of the Western District of Texas ordered Musk to sit for a deposition as part of a fraud lawsuit brought by two Arizona women.
- Musk made the pledge during a town hall in Pennsylvania in October 2024, saying he would give the money if they signed America PAC s petition.
- The only thing we ask for the million dollars is that you be a spokesperson for the petition, Musk told a recipient he handpicked from the audience at the time.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Hightower of the Western District of Texas ordered Musk to sit for a deposition as part of a fraud lawsuit brought by two Arizona women. They accuse Musk s political action committee, America PAC, of tricking voters into giving personal information as part of giving away $1 million every day leading up to Election Day.
Musk made the pledge during a town hall in Pennsylvania in October 2024, saying he would give the money if they signed America PAC s petition.
The only thing we ask for the million dollars is that you be a spokesperson for the petition, Musk told a recipient he handpicked from the audience at the time.
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