Elon Musk’s political action committee (PAC) is legally permitted to proceed with its high-profile $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes in swing states, following a ruling by a Pennsylvania judge. The controversial sweepstakes, which Musk’s PAC has promoted to encourage voter turnout in the days leading up to the presidential election, was challenged by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, who argued that it constituted a scam and violated state election law. However, Common Pleas Court Judge Angelo Foglietta ruled in favor of Musk’s PAC, allowing the sweepstakes to continue through Election Day.
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Philadelphia DA Sues Elon Musk Over GOP Voter Giveaway, Calling It “Illegal Lottery Scheme”
by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has filed a lawsuit against tech billionaire Elon Musk, challenging Musk’s $1 million giveaway targeted at registered voters in Pennsylvania. Krasner, a Democrat, asserts that Musk’s initiative, funded by the pro-Trump organization America PAC, constitutes an “illegal lottery scheme,” calling for an immediate halt to the operation.
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According to court filings, Krasner argues that the giveaway amounts to a form of election interference, alleging that Musk's project is designed to favor Republican turnout by incentivizing voter registration under the guise of. . .