Elon Musk's Lawyer Struggles To Find Acceptable Jurors For Lawsuit Because 'So Many People...Hate Him So Much'
Jalopnik • • business
Key Points:
- Elon Musk's unpopularity posed challenges during jury selection in a Twitter stock price lawsuit, with many prospective jurors expressing strong negative opinions about him, leading to about 40% being dismissed for potential bias.
- Musk's lawyer acknowledged the difficulty, stating there were "so many people who hate him so much," which complicated finding impartial jurors for the trial.
- The lawsuit alleges Musk attempted to back out of his $44 billion Twitter acquisition by making misleading statements about fake accounts on the platform, potentially violating securities laws.
- The trial, set to begin on March 2, will determine whether Musk engaged in market manipulation and if he must pay damages, with the judge restricting discussion of Musk's political beliefs outside of the 2022 context
