Mar. 3, 2026
Musk fraud trial opens with clash over story behind Twitter tweets
Opening statements began in a securities fraud trial over Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition, with plaintiffs claiming his "temporarily on hold" tweet tanked the stock and defense arguing he sought transparency about bots.
Senior U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer asked the attorneys to make sure their opening statements Monday in the securities lawsuit surrounding Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter would help him fight jetlag after his return from Prague late the night before.
"I trust that your openings will be riveting, and there will be no possibility the court will fall asleep," Breyer said before inviting the jury into the room.
Aaron P. Arnzen of Bottini & Bottin...
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