Almost Half of Jury Pool in Musk Trial Tossed After ‘So Many’ Said They ‘Hate’ Him
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Key Points:
- Nearly half of the prospective jurors in Elon Musk's San Francisco trial were dismissed due to expressed biases or hatred toward the tech CEO, complicating jury selection.
- The lawsuit involves Twitter investors accusing Musk of violating securities laws by publicly hesitating on his purchase of the company, allegedly to lower share prices and harm investors financially.
- Judge Charles R. Breyer noted Musk's high-profile status makes impartiality difficult, as many potential jurors had strong opinions about him and his actions.
- Out of 93 potential jurors, 40 were dismissed for inability to set aside their biases, including one who said he felt a moral obligation to convict Musk in a criminal trial.
- The civil trial, expected to last about three
