S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations
Published On Jan 14, 2025, 6:25 PM
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk regarding his acquisition of Twitter, now known as X, which he bought for $44 billion. The SEC claims that Musk violated securities laws by failing to disclose his significant stock position in Twitter in a timely manner, allowing him to buy shares at a lower price than he should have. This case is expected to be contentious, especially with changes in leadership at the SEC on the horizon.
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