Court Having Trouble Assembling Jury for Elon Musk Because People Hate Him So Much
Yahoo • • business
Key Points:
- Elon Musk faces a federal trial in San Francisco accused of manipulating Twitter’s stock during his $44 billion acquisition of the company, with proceedings scheduled from March 2 to March 16.
- Jury selection has been challenging due to widespread negative opinions about Musk, with over a third of prospective jurors dismissed for inability to remain impartial, while others with strong negative views were allowed to serve.
- Judge Charles R. Breyer emphasized that jurors must set aside personal opinions about Musk and focus solely on evidence and law, acknowledging Musk’s status as a public figure who elicits strong views.
- Musk’s legal team expressed frustration that jurors holding adverse opinions about their client were not dismissed, arguing this would not be allowed for other defendants
