This Article is From Feb 04, 2023

Elon Musk Found Not Guilty Of Fraud Over 2018 Tesla Tweet

Elon Musk was sued by shareholders who said the tycoon acted recklessly in an effort to squeeze investors who had bet against the company.

Elon Musk Found Not Guilty Of Fraud Over 2018 Tesla Tweet

Tesla boss Elon Musk is cleared of fraud charges by the US court over 2018 tweet.

San Francisco:

Jurors in San Francisco decided on Friday that Elon Musk did not commit fraud with 2018 tweets falsely claiming that he had funding in place to take Tesla private.

The tweets sent the Tesla share price on a rollercoaster ride, and Musk was sued by shareholders who said the tycoon acted recklessly in an effort to squeeze investors who had bet against the company.

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