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Jury Finds Elon Musk Owes Damages to Twitter Investors for His Tweets

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Alex Chen
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A California jury has found that Elon Musk misled Twitter investors before making a $44 billion deal to buy the company in 2022. The verdict, while not a complete loss, could still cost him billions.

The jury determined that Musk's tweets caused investors to lose money, with some even selling their shares at a loss. This is a significant blow to Musk, who has been known for his outspoken and often provocative tweets.

The case has been ongoing for months, with Musk testifying that he didn't believe his posts would spook markets. However, the jury has found that his tweets were indeed misleading and caused harm to investors.

This verdict is a major setback for Musk, who has been facing increasing scrutiny over his business dealings and personal behavior. It remains to be seen how this will affect his future business ventures and personal life.

The case is a reminder that social media can have real-world consequences, and that even the most powerful people can be held accountable for their actions.

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[1] Jury finds Elon Musk’s ‘stupid tweets’ caused Twitter investors’ losses
[2] Elon Musk misled Twitter investors while trying to get out of acquisition, jury says
[3] Jury finds Musk owes damages to Twitter investors for his tweets