Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 21, 2026 at 12:44 AM

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A San Francisco jury found Elon Musk liable for misleading Twitter investors with his public statements during his 2022 acquisition of the company. The lawsuit, brought by investors like Brian Belgrave, argued that Musk's statements artificially lowered Twitter's stock price between May and October 2022. The jury determined that Musk's claims about problems with Twitter's user metrics and potential deal withdrawal were intentionally misleading, causing financial damage to investors who bought and sold shares during that period. This verdict could result in investors receiving thousands of dollars in damages. While Musk argued he did not mislead investors, the jury disagreed, holding him accountable for the market impact of his words.

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