Elon Musk settles fraud lawsuits over his $1 million giveaways to 2024 election voters: news

Elon Musk Settles Fraud Lawsuits Over $1 Million 2024 Election Voter Giveaways

Tech billionaire Elon Musk and his political action committee, America PAC, have reached an agreement to settle two federal class-action fraud lawsuits stemming from the controversial $1 million-a-day voter giveaways conducted during the 2024 presidential election cycle.

Case Background and Key Allegations

The legal challenges arose after Musk launched a sweepstakes-style promotion in late 2024, promising registered voters across key swing states a chance to win $1 million by signing an America PAC petition backing the First and Second Amendments.

Plaintiffs filed suit alleging fraud, misleading trade practices, and deceptive marketing. The central complaints asserted that:

• Voters were misled about random drawings: While advertised as a random lottery, America PAC representatives admitted in court proceedings that the recipients were actually vetted and pre-selected spokespeople rather than winners picked by chance.

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• Collection of personal data: The plaintiffs argued they were induced under false pretenses into surrendering sensitive personal information to America PAC with the belief they had a genuine chance at a random cash award.

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Resolution and Settlement Terms

Attorneys for both parties informed a federal court in Texas that a settlement had been reached to dismiss the remaining proposed class actions, effectively concluding the long-running legal dispute. While the exact financial terms and non-disclosure details have not been made public, the agreement avoids further sworn depositions and trial proceedings regarding the legality of the 2024 election giveaways.