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June 25, 2026
Elon Musk Ordered to Testify in $1 Million Voter Giveaway Fraud Case
- U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Hightower ordered Musk to testify under oath in two proposed class-action lawsuits.
- The lawsuits allege Musk's America PAC misled voters by falsely advertising a $1 million giveaway as random, while selecting winners based on their potential as spokespeople.
- Judge Hightower recommended allowing a fraud claim to proceed but dismissed a separate breach-of-contract claim.
3 Sources
- Elon Musk ordered to testify in election lottery cases; one lawsuit may be narrowedJun 25, 2026 at 7:46 PM · Reuters
- Elon Musk ordered to give deposition in alleged 'vote buying' election schemeJun 26, 2026 at 3:07 AM · The Hill
- Judge orders Elon Musk to testify over alleged $1 million voter giveaway fraudJun 26, 2026 at 7:35 AM · Independent